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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.54, 19,189.66 and 8,108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.54, 19,189.66 and 8,108.47 is: 12,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.54 : 19,189.66 = 8,108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.54/19,189.66 = 8,108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.54x = 19,189.66 × 8,108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.54x = 155,598,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,598,741.88/12,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.39

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