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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.52, 19,899.72 and 3,405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.52, 19,899.72 and 3,405.78 is: 5,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.52 : 19,899.72 = 3,405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.52/19,899.72 = 3,405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.52x = 19,899.72 × 3,405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.52x = 67,774,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,774,068.38/13,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.66

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