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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.63, 19,723.97 and 4,383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.63, 19,723.97 and 4,383.54 is: 6,575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.63 : 19,723.97 = 4,383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.63/19,723.97 = 4,383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.63x = 19,723.97 × 4,383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.63x = 86,460,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,460,811.45/13,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.65

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