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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,749.67, 19,126.94 and 4,957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,749.67, 19,126.94 and 4,957.88 is: 7,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,749.67 : 19,126.94 = 4,957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,749.67/19,126.94 = 4,957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,749.67x = 19,126.94 × 4,957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,749.67x = 94,828,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,828,952.86/12,749.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.76

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