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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,964.60, 19,442.10 and 9,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,964.60, 19,442.10 and 9,057.40 is: 13,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,964.60 : 19,442.10 = 9,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,964.60/19,442.10 = 9,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,964.60x = 19,442.10 × 9,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,964.60x = 176,094,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,094,876.54/12,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.75

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