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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,965.70, 19,448.55 and 4,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,965.70, 19,448.55 and 4,200.90 is: 6,301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,965.70 : 19,448.55 = 4,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,965.70/19,448.55 = 4,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,965.70x = 19,448.55 × 4,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,965.70x = 81,701,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,701,413.70/12,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.35

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