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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,310.78, 19,960.34 and 4,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,310.78, 19,960.34 and 4,984.96 is: 7,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,310.78 : 19,960.34 = 4,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,310.78/19,960.34 = 4,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,310.78x = 19,960.34 × 4,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,310.78x = 99,501,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,501,397.66/13,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.25

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