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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,887.36, 19,311.36 and 9,584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,887.36, 19,311.36 and 9,584.48 is: 14,362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,887.36 : 19,311.36 = 9,584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,887.36/19,311.36 = 9,584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,887.36x = 19,311.36 × 9,584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,887.36x = 185,089,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,089,343.69/12,887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.08

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