Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,308, 19,962 and 4,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,308, 19,962 and 4,074 is: 6,111
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,308 : 19,962 = 4,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,308/19,962 = 4,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,308x = 19,962 × 4,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,308x = 81,325,188 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,325,188/13,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,111
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