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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,843.52, 19,280.64 and 7,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,843.52, 19,280.64 and 7,651.84 is: 11,486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,843.52 : 19,280.64 = 7,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,843.52/19,280.64 = 7,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,843.52x = 19,280.64 × 7,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,843.52x = 147,532,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,532,372.38/12,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.91

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