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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.55, 19,877.22 and 3,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.55, 19,877.22 and 3,390.80 is: 5,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.55 : 19,877.22 = 3,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.55/19,877.22 = 3,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.55x = 19,877.22 × 3,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.55x = 67,399,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,399,677.58/13,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.17

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