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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,113.22, 19,672.71 and 3,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,113.22, 19,672.71 and 3,879.94 is: 5,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,113.22 : 19,672.71 = 3,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,113.22/19,672.71 = 3,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,113.22x = 19,672.71 × 3,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,113.22x = 76,328,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,328,934.44/13,113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.76

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