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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,754.96, 19,138.12 and 6,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,754.96, 19,138.12 and 6,904.72 is: 10,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,754.96 : 19,138.12 = 6,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,754.96/19,138.12 = 6,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,754.96x = 19,138.12 × 6,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,754.96x = 132,143,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,143,359.93/12,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.15

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