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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.92, 19,003.88 and 4,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.92, 19,003.88 and 4,876.26 is: 7,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.92 : 19,003.88 = 4,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.92/19,003.88 = 4,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.92x = 19,003.88 × 4,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.92x = 92,667,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,667,859.89/12,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.27

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