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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.91, 19,503.79 and 5,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.91, 19,503.79 and 5,995.75 is: 8,987.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.91 : 19,503.79 = 5,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.91/19,503.79 = 5,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.91x = 19,503.79 × 5,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.91x = 116,939,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,939,848.89/13,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.83

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