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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,612.80, 18,919.20 and 9,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,612.80, 18,919.20 and 9,340.40 is: 14,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,612.80 : 18,919.20 = 9,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,612.80/18,919.20 = 9,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,612.80x = 18,919.20 × 9,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,612.80x = 176,712,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,712,895.68/12,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.60

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