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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,193.78, 19,788.84 and 3,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,193.78, 19,788.84 and 3,332.46 is: 4,998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,193.78 : 19,788.84 = 3,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,193.78/19,788.84 = 3,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,193.78x = 19,788.84 × 3,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,193.78x = 65,945,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,945,517.75/13,193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.23

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