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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.87, 19,916.68 and 4,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.87, 19,916.68 and 4,041.63 is: 6,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.87 : 19,916.68 = 4,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.87/19,916.68 = 4,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.87x = 19,916.68 × 4,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.87x = 80,495,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495,851.39/13,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.32

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