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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,744.78, 19,111.22 and 4,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,744.78, 19,111.22 and 4,848.76 is: 7,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,744.78 : 19,111.22 = 4,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,744.78/19,111.22 = 4,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,744.78x = 19,111.22 × 4,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,744.78x = 92,665,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,665,736.92/12,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.88

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