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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.66, 19,869.92 and 3,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.66, 19,869.92 and 3,385.92 is: 5,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.66 : 19,869.92 = 3,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.66/19,869.92 = 3,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.66x = 19,869.92 × 3,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.66x = 67,277,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,277,959.53/13,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.86

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