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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,022.82, 19,537.44 and 3,662.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,022.82, 19,537.44 and 3,662.82 is: 5,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,022.82 : 19,537.44 = 3,662.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,022.82/19,537.44 = 3,662.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,022.82x = 19,537.44 × 3,662.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,022.82x = 71,562,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,562,125.98/13,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.13

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