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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.48, 19,878.72 and 4,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.48, 19,878.72 and 4,932.16 is: 7,398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.48 : 19,878.72 = 4,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.48/19,878.72 = 4,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.48x = 19,878.72 × 4,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.48x = 98,045,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045,027.64/13,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.24

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