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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.83, 19,965.95 and 3,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.83, 19,965.95 and 3,947.88 is: 5,923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.83 : 19,965.95 = 3,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.83/19,965.95 = 3,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.83x = 19,965.95 × 3,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.83x = 78,823,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,823,174.69/13,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.07

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