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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,258.03, 19,886.58 and 3,397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,258.03, 19,886.58 and 3,397.40 is: 5,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,258.03 : 19,886.58 = 3,397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,258.03/19,886.58 = 3,397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,258.03x = 19,886.58 × 3,397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,258.03x = 67,562,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,562,666.89/13,258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.98

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