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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,794.22, 19,209.27 and 6,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,794.22, 19,209.27 and 6,558.71 is: 9,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,794.22 : 19,209.27 = 6,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,794.22/19,209.27 = 6,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,794.22x = 19,209.27 × 6,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,794.22x = 125,987,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,987,935.20/12,794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.25

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