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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.91, 19,860.71 and 4,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.91, 19,860.71 and 4,005.75 is: 6,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.91 : 19,860.71 = 4,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.91/19,860.71 = 4,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.91x = 19,860.71 × 4,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.91x = 79,557,019.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,557,019.05/13,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.97

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