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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,193.72, 19,788.90 and 3,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,193.72, 19,788.90 and 3,706.89 is: 5,559.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,193.72 : 19,788.90 = 3,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,193.72/19,788.90 = 3,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,193.72x = 19,788.90 × 3,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,193.72x = 73,355,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,355,275.52/13,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.86

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