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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,841.44, 19,261.95 and 4,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,841.44, 19,261.95 and 4,076.25 is: 6,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,841.44 : 19,261.95 = 4,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,841.44/19,261.95 = 4,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,841.44x = 19,261.95 × 4,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,841.44x = 78,516,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,516,523.69/12,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,114.31

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