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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.20, 19,870.80 and 4,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.20, 19,870.80 and 4,012 is: 6,018.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.20 : 19,870.80 = 4,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.20/19,870.80 = 4,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.20x = 19,870.80 × 4,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.20x = 79,721,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721,649.60/13,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.00

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