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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,946.84, 19,430.89 and 6,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,946.84, 19,430.89 and 6,708.76 is: 10,068.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,946.84 : 19,430.89 = 6,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,946.84/19,430.89 = 6,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,946.84x = 19,430.89 × 6,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,946.84x = 130,357,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,357,112.25/12,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.65

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