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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,700.19, 27,176.87 and 13,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,700.19, 27,176.87 and 13,329.02 is: 18,387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,700.19 : 27,176.87 = 13,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,700.19/27,176.87 = 13,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,700.19x = 27,176.87 × 13,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,700.19x = 362,240,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,240,841.24/19,700.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.68

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