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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.73, 19,744.90 and 4,399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.73, 19,744.90 and 4,399.62 is: 6,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.73 : 19,744.90 = 4,399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.73/19,744.90 = 4,399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.73x = 19,744.90 × 4,399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.73x = 86,869,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869,971.90/13,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.69

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