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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.37, 19,425.81 and 4,065.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.37, 19,425.81 and 4,065.51 is: 6,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.37 : 19,425.81 = 4,065.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.37/19,425.81 = 4,065.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.37x = 19,425.81 × 4,065.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.37x = 78,975,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,975,824.81/12,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.35

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