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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.53, 19,844.24 and 3,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.53, 19,844.24 and 3,995.53 is: 5,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.53 : 19,844.24 = 3,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.53/19,844.24 = 3,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.53x = 19,844.24 × 3,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.53x = 79,288,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,288,236.27/13,229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.28

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