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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,169.61, 19,752.89 and 3,308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,169.61, 19,752.89 and 3,308.13 is: 4,961.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,169.61 : 19,752.89 = 3,308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,169.61/19,752.89 = 3,308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,169.61x = 19,752.89 × 3,308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,169.61x = 65,345,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,345,160.84/13,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.82

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