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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,794.23, 19,189.25 and 9,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,794.23, 19,189.25 and 9,085.24 is: 13,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,794.23 : 19,189.25 = 9,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,794.23/19,189.25 = 9,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,794.23x = 19,189.25 × 9,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,794.23x = 174,338,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,338,941.67/12,794.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.37

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