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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.63, 19,920.94 and 4,046.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.63, 19,920.94 and 4,046.63 is: 6,069.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.63 : 19,920.94 = 4,046.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.63/19,920.94 = 4,046.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.63x = 19,920.94 × 4,046.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.63x = 80,612,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,612,563.71/13,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.94

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