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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.93, 19,265.84 and 3,484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.93, 19,265.84 and 3,484.37 is: 5,226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.93 : 19,265.84 = 3,484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.93/19,265.84 = 3,484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.93x = 19,265.84 × 3,484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.93x = 67,129,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,129,314.92/12,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.13

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