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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,965.48, 19,441.70 and 7,557.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,965.48, 19,441.70 and 7,557.59 is: 11,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,965.48 : 19,441.70 = 7,557.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,965.48/19,441.70 = 7,557.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,965.48x = 19,441.70 × 7,557.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,965.48x = 146,932,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,932,416.40/12,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,332.58

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