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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,015.76, 19,523.64 and 3,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,015.76, 19,523.64 and 3,155.04 is: 4,732.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,015.76 : 19,523.64 = 3,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,015.76/19,523.64 = 3,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,015.76x = 19,523.64 × 3,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,015.76x = 61,597,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597,865.15/13,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.56

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