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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.55, 19,990.13 and 3,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.55, 19,990.13 and 3,964.52 is: 5,947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.55 : 19,990.13 = 3,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.55/19,990.13 = 3,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.55x = 19,990.13 × 3,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.55x = 79,251,300.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,251,300.34/13,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.77

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