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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.52, 19,865.28 and 3,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.52, 19,865.28 and 3,382.44 is: 5,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.52 : 19,865.28 = 3,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.52/19,865.28 = 3,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.52x = 19,865.28 × 3,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.52x = 67,193,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193,117.68/13,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.66

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