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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.59, 19,749.96 and 3,806.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.59, 19,749.96 and 3,806.57 is: 5,709.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.59 : 19,749.96 = 3,806.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.59/19,749.96 = 3,806.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.59x = 19,749.96 × 3,806.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.59x = 75,179,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,179,506.49/13,168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.00

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