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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.54, 19,007.55 and 5,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.54, 19,007.55 and 5,271.54 is: 7,908.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.54 : 19,007.55 = 5,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.54/19,007.55 = 5,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.54x = 19,007.55 × 5,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.54x = 100,199,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,199,060.13/12,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.66

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