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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.82, 19,010.82 and 3,908.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.82, 19,010.82 and 3,908.54 is: 5,862.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.82 : 19,010.82 = 3,908.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.82/19,010.82 = 3,908.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.82x = 19,010.82 × 3,908.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.82x = 74,304,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,304,550.40/12,673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.84

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