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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.70, 18,579.60 and 10,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.70, 18,579.60 and 10,952.70 is: 16,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.70 : 18,579.60 = 10,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.70/18,579.60 = 10,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.70x = 18,579.60 × 10,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.70x = 203,496,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,496,784.92/12,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,396.88

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