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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.03, 19,901.15 and 3,910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.03, 19,901.15 and 3,910.82 is: 5,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.03 : 19,901.15 = 3,910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.03/19,901.15 = 3,910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.03x = 19,901.15 × 3,910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.03x = 77,829,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,829,696.38/13,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.19

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