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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.17, 19,749.29 and 3,808.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.17, 19,749.29 and 3,808.15 is: 5,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.17 : 19,749.29 = 3,808.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.17/19,749.29 = 3,808.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.17x = 19,749.29 × 3,808.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.17x = 75,208,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,208,190.30/13,168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.36

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