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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.95, 19,951.35 and 3,939.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.95, 19,951.35 and 3,939.70 is: 5,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.95 : 19,951.35 = 3,939.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.95/19,951.35 = 3,939.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.95x = 19,951.35 × 3,939.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.95x = 78,602,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,602,333.60/13,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.42

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