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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.03, 19,433.55 and 5,056.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.03, 19,433.55 and 5,056.22 is: 7,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.03 : 19,433.55 = 5,056.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.03/19,433.55 = 5,056.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.03x = 19,433.55 × 5,056.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.03x = 98,260,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,260,329.06/12,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.31

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