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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.31, 19,940.28 and 3,933.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.31, 19,940.28 and 3,933.06 is: 5,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.31 : 19,940.28 = 3,933.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.31/19,940.28 = 3,933.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.31x = 19,940.28 × 3,933.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.31x = 78,426,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,426,317.66/13,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.13

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