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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,626.54, 18,939.84 and 3,392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,626.54, 18,939.84 and 3,392.54 is: 5,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,626.54 : 18,939.84 = 3,392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,626.54/18,939.84 = 3,392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,626.54x = 18,939.84 × 3,392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,626.54x = 64,254,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,254,164.79/12,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.82

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