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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,305.86, 19,966.51 and 4,991.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,305.86, 19,966.51 and 4,991.66 is: 7,490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,305.86 : 19,966.51 = 4,991.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,305.86/19,966.51 = 4,991.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,305.86x = 19,966.51 × 4,991.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,305.86x = 99,665,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,665,916.99/13,305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.38

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