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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,866.57, 19,307.22 and 6,943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,866.57, 19,307.22 and 6,943.44 is: 10,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,866.57 : 19,307.22 = 6,943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,866.57/19,307.22 = 6,943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,866.57x = 19,307.22 × 6,943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,866.57x = 134,058,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,058,523.64/12,866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.13

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