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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.84, 19,241.80 and 9,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.84, 19,241.80 and 9,354.48 is: 14,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.84 : 19,241.80 = 9,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.84/19,241.80 = 9,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.84x = 19,241.80 × 9,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.84x = 179,997,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,997,033.26/12,801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.25

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