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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.28, 19,275.99 and 6,935.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.28, 19,275.99 and 6,935.34 is: 10,399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.28 : 19,275.99 = 6,935.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.28/19,275.99 = 6,935.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.28x = 19,275.99 × 6,935.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.28x = 133,685,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,685,544.49/12,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.27

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