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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,153.53, 19,731.32 and 4,388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,153.53, 19,731.32 and 4,388.43 is: 6,582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,153.53 : 19,731.32 = 4,388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,153.53/19,731.32 = 4,388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,153.53x = 19,731.32 × 4,388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,153.53x = 86,589,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,589,494.69/13,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.99

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