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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,898.83, 19,329.72 and 9,925.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,898.83, 19,329.72 and 9,925.73 is: 14,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,898.83 : 19,329.72 = 9,925.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,898.83/19,329.72 = 9,925.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,898.83x = 19,329.72 × 9,925.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,898.83x = 191,861,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,861,581.70/12,898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,874.34

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