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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.70, 19,976.64 and 3,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.70, 19,976.64 and 3,955.52 is: 5,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.70 : 19,976.64 = 3,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.70/19,976.64 = 3,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.70x = 19,976.64 × 3,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.70x = 79,018,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,018,011.63/13,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.20

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