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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,808.67, 19,212.86 and 3,320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,808.67, 19,212.86 and 3,320.93 is: 4,981.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,808.67 : 19,212.86 = 3,320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,808.67/19,212.86 = 3,320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,808.67x = 19,212.86 × 3,320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,808.67x = 63,804,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,804,619.49/12,808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.36

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