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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.04, 19,407.72 and 9,607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.04, 19,407.72 and 9,607.98 is: 14,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.04 : 19,407.72 = 9,607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.04/19,407.72 = 9,607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.04x = 19,407.72 × 9,607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.04x = 186,468,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,468,985.61/12,932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.15

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