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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,747.92, 19,130.52 and 4,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,747.92, 19,130.52 and 4,955.72 is: 7,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,747.92 : 19,130.52 = 4,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,747.92/19,130.52 = 4,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,747.92x = 19,130.52 × 4,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,747.92x = 94,805,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,805,500.57/12,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.94

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