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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.36, 19,868.90 and 5,643.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.36, 19,868.90 and 5,643.71 is: 8,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.36 : 19,868.90 = 5,643.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.36/19,868.90 = 5,643.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.36x = 19,868.90 × 5,643.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.36x = 112,134,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,134,210.27/13,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.09

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