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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,133.70, 19,702.98 and 4,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,133.70, 19,702.98 and 4,251.38 is: 6,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,133.70 : 19,702.98 = 4,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,133.70/19,702.98 = 4,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,133.70x = 19,702.98 × 4,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,133.70x = 83,764,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,764,756.60/13,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.85

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