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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.54, 19,005.12 and 8,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.54, 19,005.12 and 8,976.88 is: 13,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.54 : 19,005.12 = 8,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.54/19,005.12 = 8,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.54x = 19,005.12 × 8,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.54x = 170,606,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,606,681.63/12,667.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.02

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