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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,897.08, 19,344.52 and 3,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,897.08, 19,344.52 and 3,663.08 is: 5,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,897.08 : 19,344.52 = 3,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,897.08/19,344.52 = 3,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,897.08x = 19,344.52 × 3,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,897.08x = 70,860,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,860,524.32/12,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.31

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