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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,826.98, 19,244.52 and 4,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,826.98, 19,244.52 and 4,062.24 is: 6,094.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,826.98 : 19,244.52 = 4,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,826.98/19,244.52 = 4,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,826.98x = 19,244.52 × 4,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,826.98x = 78,175,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,175,858.92/12,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.64

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