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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.78, 19,572.64 and 6,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.78, 19,572.64 and 6,026.48 is: 9,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.78 : 19,572.64 = 6,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.78/19,572.64 = 6,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.78x = 19,572.64 × 6,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.78x = 117,954,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,954,123.51/13,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.48

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