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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,061.58, 19,592.39 and 3,200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,061.58, 19,592.39 and 3,200.88 is: 4,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,061.58 : 19,592.39 = 3,200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,061.58/19,592.39 = 3,200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,061.58x = 19,592.39 × 3,200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,061.58x = 62,712,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,712,889.30/13,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.32

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