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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,822.84, 19,183.67 and 9,711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,822.84, 19,183.67 and 9,711.84 is: 14,529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,822.84 : 19,183.67 = 9,711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,822.84/19,183.67 = 9,711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,822.84x = 19,183.67 × 9,711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,822.84x = 186,308,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,308,757.93/12,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.45

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