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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,967.36, 19,451.70 and 6,309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,967.36, 19,451.70 and 6,309.98 is: 9,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967.36 : 19,451.70 = 6,309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967.36/19,451.70 = 6,309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967.36x = 19,451.70 × 6,309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967.36x = 122,739,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,739,837.97/12,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.29

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