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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.55, 19,731.59 and 3,792.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.55, 19,731.59 and 3,792.55 is: 5,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.55 : 19,731.59 = 3,792.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.55/19,731.59 = 3,792.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.55x = 19,731.59 × 3,792.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.55x = 74,833,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,833,041.65/13,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.62

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