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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,124.92, 19,687.08 and 3,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,124.92, 19,687.08 and 3,264.04 is: 4,895.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,124.92 : 19,687.08 = 3,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,124.92/19,687.08 = 3,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,124.92x = 19,687.08 × 3,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,124.92x = 64,259,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,259,416.60/13,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.99

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