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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.75, 19,862.67 and 4,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.75, 19,862.67 and 4,007.75 is: 6,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.75 : 19,862.67 = 4,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.75/19,862.67 = 4,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.75x = 19,862.67 × 4,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.75x = 79,604,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,604,615.69/13,241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.64

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