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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,739.92, 19,123.92 and 9,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,739.92, 19,123.92 and 9,026.88 is: 13,550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,739.92 : 19,123.92 = 9,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,739.92/19,123.92 = 9,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,739.92x = 19,123.92 × 9,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,739.92x = 172,629,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,629,330.97/12,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.27

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