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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,526.59, 18,799.01 and 10,090.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,526.59, 18,799.01 and 10,090.83 is: 15,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,526.59 : 18,799.01 = 10,090.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,526.59/18,799.01 = 10,090.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,526.59x = 18,799.01 × 10,090.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,526.59x = 189,697,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,697,614.08/12,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.60

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