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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,826.54, 19,242.51 and 7,282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,826.54, 19,242.51 and 7,282.45 is: 10,925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,826.54 : 19,242.51 = 7,282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,826.54/19,242.51 = 7,282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,826.54x = 19,242.51 × 7,282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,826.54x = 140,132,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,132,616.95/12,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,925.21

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