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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,802.92, 19,204.24 and 3,315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,802.92, 19,204.24 and 3,315.18 is: 4,972.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,802.92 : 19,204.24 = 3,315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,802.92/19,204.24 = 3,315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,802.92x = 19,204.24 × 3,315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,802.92x = 63,665,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,665,512.36/12,802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.73

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