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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,788.76, 19,188.72 and 4,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,788.76, 19,188.72 and 4,474.76 is: 6,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,788.76 : 19,188.72 = 4,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,788.76/19,188.72 = 4,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,788.76x = 19,188.72 × 4,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,788.76x = 85,864,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,864,916.71/12,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.09

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