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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.92, 19,586.88 and 3,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.92, 19,586.88 and 3,826.08 is: 5,739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.92 : 19,586.88 = 3,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.92/19,586.88 = 3,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.92x = 19,586.88 × 3,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.92x = 74,940,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,940,969.83/13,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.12

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