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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,700.76, 19,051.28 and 3,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,700.76, 19,051.28 and 3,466.76 is: 5,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,700.76 : 19,051.28 = 3,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,700.76/19,051.28 = 3,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,700.76x = 19,051.28 × 3,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,700.76x = 66,046,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,046,215.45/12,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.18

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