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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,964.80, 19,447.20 and 12,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,964.80, 19,447.20 and 12,100.80 is: 18,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,964.80 : 19,447.20 = 12,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,964.80/19,447.20 = 12,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,964.80x = 19,447.20 × 12,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,964.80x = 235,326,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,326,677.76/12,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.20

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