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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.89, 19,891.98 and 3,904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.89, 19,891.98 and 3,904.69 is: 5,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.89 : 19,891.98 = 3,904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.89/19,891.98 = 3,904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.89x = 19,891.98 × 3,904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.89x = 77,671,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,671,965.66/13,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.01

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