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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,291.41, 18,404.31 and 10,815.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,291.41, 18,404.31 and 10,815.19 is: 16,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,291.41 : 18,404.31 = 10,815.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,291.41/18,404.31 = 10,815.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,291.41x = 18,404.31 × 10,815.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,291.41x = 199,046,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,046,104.02/12,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,193.92

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