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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,967.30, 19,450.95 and 9,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,967.30, 19,450.95 and 9,895.30 is: 14,842.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967.30 : 19,450.95 = 9,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967.30/19,450.95 = 9,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967.30x = 19,450.95 × 9,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967.30x = 192,472,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,472,985.54/12,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.95

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