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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,687.03, 19,019.61 and 4,901.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,687.03, 19,019.61 and 4,901.31 is: 7,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,687.03 : 19,019.61 = 4,901.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,687.03/19,019.61 = 4,901.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,687.03x = 19,019.61 × 4,901.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,687.03x = 93,221,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,221,004.69/12,687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.74

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