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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,135.55, 19,706.22 and 3,775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,135.55, 19,706.22 and 3,775.59 is: 5,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,135.55 : 19,706.22 = 3,775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,135.55/19,706.22 = 3,775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,135.55x = 19,706.22 × 3,775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,135.55x = 74,402,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,402,607.17/13,135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.22

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