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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,914.76, 19,372.18 and 3,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,914.76, 19,372.18 and 3,680.76 is: 5,521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,914.76 : 19,372.18 = 3,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,914.76/19,372.18 = 3,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,914.76x = 19,372.18 × 3,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,914.76x = 71,304,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,304,345.26/12,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.15

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