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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,165.31, 19,747.97 and 3,931.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,165.31, 19,747.97 and 3,931.31 is: 5,896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,165.31 : 19,747.97 = 3,931.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,165.31/19,747.97 = 3,931.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,165.31x = 19,747.97 × 3,931.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,165.31x = 77,635,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,635,391.94/13,165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.97

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