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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,961.22, 19,444.11 and 5,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,961.22, 19,444.11 and 5,362.48 is: 8,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,961.22 : 19,444.11 = 5,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,961.22/19,444.11 = 5,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,961.22x = 19,444.11 × 5,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,961.22x = 104,268,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,268,650.99/12,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.66

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