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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,030.77, 19,545.98 and 3,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,030.77, 19,545.98 and 3,170.02 is: 4,754.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,030.77 : 19,545.98 = 3,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,030.77/19,545.98 = 3,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,030.77x = 19,545.98 × 3,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,030.77x = 61,961,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,961,147.52/13,030.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.99

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