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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.27, 19,160.84 and 8,101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.27, 19,160.84 and 8,101.13 is: 12,131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.27 : 19,160.84 = 8,101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.27/19,160.84 = 8,101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.27x = 19,160.84 × 8,101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.27x = 155,224,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,224,319.44/12,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.38

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