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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.76, 19,964.34 and 5,412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.76, 19,964.34 and 5,412.26 is: 8,118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.76 : 19,964.34 = 5,412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.76/19,964.34 = 5,412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.76x = 19,964.34 × 5,412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.76x = 108,052,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,052,198.81/13,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.27

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