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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.52, 19,275.96 and 7,665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.52, 19,275.96 and 7,665.04 is: 11,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.52 : 19,275.96 = 7,665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.52/19,275.96 = 7,665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.52x = 19,275.96 × 7,665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.52x = 147,751,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,751,004.44/12,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.20

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