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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.91, 19,352.45 and 3,667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.91, 19,352.45 and 3,667.91 is: 5,501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.91 : 19,352.45 = 3,667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.91/19,352.45 = 3,667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.91x = 19,352.45 × 3,667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.91x = 70,982,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,982,929.78/12,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.74

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