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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.97, 19,032.98 and 3,328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.97, 19,032.98 and 3,328.90 is: 4,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.97 : 19,032.98 = 3,328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.97/19,032.98 = 3,328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.97x = 19,032.98 × 3,328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.97x = 63,358,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,358,822.90/12,688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.22

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