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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,913.31, 19,373.22 and 3,679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,913.31, 19,373.22 and 3,679.31 is: 5,519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,913.31 : 19,373.22 = 3,679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,913.31/19,373.22 = 3,679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,913.31x = 19,373.22 × 3,679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,913.31x = 71,280,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,280,130.51/12,913.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.90

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