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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011, 19,517.04 and 3,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011, 19,517.04 and 3,777 is: 5,665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011 : 19,517.04 = 3,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011/19,517.04 = 3,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011x = 19,517.04 × 3,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011x = 73,715,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,715,860.08/13,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.66

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