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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.47, 19,397.24 and 3,573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.47, 19,397.24 and 3,573.82 is: 5,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.47 : 19,397.24 = 3,573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.47/19,397.24 = 3,573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.47x = 19,397.24 × 3,573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.47x = 69,322,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,322,204.70/12,932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.32

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