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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.64, 19,285.92 and 8,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.64, 19,285.92 and 8,675.52 is: 13,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.64 : 19,285.92 = 8,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.64/19,285.92 = 8,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.64x = 19,285.92 × 8,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.64x = 167,315,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,315,384.68/12,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.03

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