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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,185.63, 19,775.28 and 3,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,185.63, 19,775.28 and 3,823.14 is: 5,733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,185.63 : 19,775.28 = 3,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,185.63/19,775.28 = 3,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,185.63x = 19,775.28 × 3,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,185.63x = 75,603,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,603,663.98/13,185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.79

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