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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,969.55, 19,460.69 and 4,650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,969.55, 19,460.69 and 4,650.22 is: 6,977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,969.55 : 19,460.69 = 4,650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,969.55/19,460.69 = 4,650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,969.55x = 19,460.69 × 4,650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,969.55x = 90,496,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,496,489.85/12,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.61

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