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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.78, 19,427.40 and 4,632.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.78, 19,427.40 and 4,632.53 is: 6,947.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.78 : 19,427.40 = 4,632.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.78/19,427.40 = 4,632.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.78x = 19,427.40 × 4,632.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.78x = 89,997,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997,916.19/12,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.08

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