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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,302.88, 19,957.98 and 3,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,302.88, 19,957.98 and 3,943.36 is: 5,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302.88 : 19,957.98 = 3,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302.88/19,957.98 = 3,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302.88x = 19,957.98 × 3,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302.88x = 78,701,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,701,500.01/13,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.12

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