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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.67, 18,941.29 and 3,861.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.67, 18,941.29 and 3,861.27 is: 5,792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.67 : 18,941.29 = 3,861.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.67/18,941.29 = 3,861.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.67x = 18,941.29 × 3,861.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.67x = 73,137,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,137,425.19/12,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.75

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