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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,767.94, 19,151.82 and 8,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,767.94, 19,151.82 and 8,761.32 is: 13,141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,767.94 : 19,151.82 = 8,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,767.94/19,151.82 = 8,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,767.94x = 19,151.82 × 8,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,767.94x = 167,795,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,795,223.60/12,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.92

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