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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.76, 17,046.42 and 10,939.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.76, 17,046.42 and 10,939.18 is: 15,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.76 : 17,046.42 = 10,939.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.76/17,046.42 = 10,939.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.76x = 17,046.42 × 10,939.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.76x = 186,473,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,473,856.74/12,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,085.95

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