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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,907.55, 19,363.12 and 4,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,907.55, 19,363.12 and 4,145.15 is: 6,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,907.55 : 19,363.12 = 4,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,907.55/19,363.12 = 4,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,907.55x = 19,363.12 × 4,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,907.55x = 80,262,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,262,929.69/12,907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.30

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