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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.59, 19,244.48 and 8,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.59, 19,244.48 and 8,882.91 is: 13,328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.59 : 19,244.48 = 8,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.59/19,244.48 = 8,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.59x = 19,244.48 × 8,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.59x = 170,947,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,947,011.59/12,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.59

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