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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.92, 19,005.03 and 3,904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.92, 19,005.03 and 3,904.88 is: 5,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.92 : 19,005.03 = 3,904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.92/19,005.03 = 3,904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.92x = 19,005.03 × 3,904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.92x = 74,212,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,212,266.52/12,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.90

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