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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274.67, 19,905.87 and 4,952.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,274.67, 19,905.87 and 4,952.46 is: 7,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274.67 : 19,905.87 = 4,952.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274.67/19,905.87 = 4,952.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274.67x = 19,905.87 × 4,952.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274.67x = 98,583,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,583,024.94/13,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.40

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