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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.60, 19,991.24 and 3,965.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.60, 19,991.24 and 3,965.65 is: 5,949.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.60 : 19,991.24 = 3,965.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.60/19,991.24 = 3,965.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.60x = 19,991.24 × 3,965.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.60x = 79,278,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,278,260.91/13,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.32

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