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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.91, 19,134.95 and 3,521.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.91, 19,134.95 and 3,521.91 is: 5,283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.91 : 19,134.95 = 3,521.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.91/19,134.95 = 3,521.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.91x = 19,134.95 × 3,521.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.91x = 67,391,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,391,554.14/12,755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.16

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