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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,690.83, 19,036.25 and 3,925.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,690.83, 19,036.25 and 3,925.55 is: 5,888.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,690.83 : 19,036.25 = 3,925.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,690.83/19,036.25 = 3,925.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,690.83x = 19,036.25 × 3,925.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,690.83x = 74,727,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,727,751.19/12,690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.33

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