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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.23, 18,524.97 and 10,029.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.23, 18,524.97 and 10,029.15 is: 15,054.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.23 : 18,524.97 = 10,029.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.23/18,524.97 = 10,029.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.23x = 18,524.97 × 10,029.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.23x = 185,789,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,789,702.88/12,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,054.39

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