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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,767.58, 19,137.12 and 5,369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,767.58, 19,137.12 and 5,369.82 is: 8,048.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,767.58 : 19,137.12 = 5,369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,767.58/19,137.12 = 5,369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,767.58x = 19,137.12 × 5,369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,767.58x = 102,762,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,762,889.72/12,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.74

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