Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,836, 19,254 and 4,628
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,836, 19,254 and 4,628 is: 6,942
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,836 : 19,254 = 4,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,836/19,254 = 4,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,836x = 19,254 × 4,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,836x = 89,107,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,107,512/12,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,942
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