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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,707.91, 19,058.25 and 8,020.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,707.91, 19,058.25 and 8,020.91 is: 12,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,707.91 : 19,058.25 = 8,020.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,707.91/19,058.25 = 8,020.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,707.91x = 19,058.25 × 8,020.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,707.91x = 152,864,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,864,412.72/12,707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.08

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