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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.95, 18,799.74 and 10,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.95, 18,799.74 and 10,900.52 is: 16,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.95 : 18,799.74 = 10,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.95/18,799.74 = 10,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.95x = 18,799.74 × 10,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.95x = 204,926,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,926,988.86/12,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,325.00

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