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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,014.76, 19,520.52 and 4,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,014.76, 19,520.52 and 4,248.94 is: 6,372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,014.76 : 19,520.52 = 4,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,014.76/19,520.52 = 4,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,014.76x = 19,520.52 × 4,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,014.76x = 82,941,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,941,518.25/13,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.88

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