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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,176.57, 19,764.14 and 3,315.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,176.57, 19,764.14 and 3,315.83 is: 4,973.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,176.57 : 19,764.14 = 3,315.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,176.57/19,764.14 = 3,315.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,176.57x = 19,764.14 × 3,315.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,176.57x = 65,534,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,534,528.34/13,176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.57

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