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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.72, 19,966.52 and 4,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.72, 19,966.52 and 4,546.72 is: 6,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.72 : 19,966.52 = 4,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.72/19,966.52 = 4,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.72x = 19,966.52 × 4,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.72x = 90,782,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,782,175.81/13,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.21

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