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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,982.12, 19,475.62 and 6,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,982.12, 19,475.62 and 6,056.62 is: 9,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,982.12 : 19,475.62 = 6,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,982.12/19,475.62 = 6,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,982.12x = 19,475.62 × 6,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,982.12x = 117,956,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,956,429.60/12,982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.07

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