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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.62, 19,866.80 and 4,918.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.62, 19,866.80 and 4,918.68 is: 7,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.62 : 19,866.80 = 4,918.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.62/19,866.80 = 4,918.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.62x = 19,866.80 × 4,918.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.62x = 97,718,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,718,431.82/13,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.20

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