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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,030.97, 19,546.43 and 3,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,030.97, 19,546.43 and 3,170.16 is: 4,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,030.97 : 19,546.43 = 3,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,030.97/19,546.43 = 3,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,030.97x = 19,546.43 × 3,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,030.97x = 61,965,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,965,294.68/13,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.23

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