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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.64, 19,255.86 and 4,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.64, 19,255.86 and 4,068.20 is: 6,103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.64 : 19,255.86 = 4,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.64/19,255.86 = 4,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.64x = 19,255.86 × 4,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.64x = 78,336,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,336,689.65/12,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.06

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