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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,707.98, 19,064.51 and 4,388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,707.98, 19,064.51 and 4,388.30 is: 6,583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,707.98 : 19,064.51 = 4,388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,707.98/19,064.51 = 4,388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,707.98x = 19,064.51 × 4,388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,707.98x = 83,660,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,660,784.60/12,707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.33

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