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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,805.83, 19,211.99 and 5,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,805.83, 19,211.99 and 5,406.48 is: 8,111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,805.83 : 19,211.99 = 5,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,805.83/19,211.99 = 5,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,805.83x = 19,211.99 × 5,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,805.83x = 103,869,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,869,212.66/12,805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.09

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