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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.48, 19,269.32 and 7,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.48, 19,269.32 and 7,300.48 is: 10,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.48 : 19,269.32 = 7,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.48/19,269.32 = 7,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.48x = 19,269.32 × 7,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.48x = 140,675,285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,675,285.27/12,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.20

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