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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.52, 18,829.46 and 6,929.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.52, 18,829.46 and 6,929.65 is: 10,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.52 : 18,829.46 = 6,929.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.52/18,829.46 = 6,929.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.52x = 18,829.46 × 6,929.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.52x = 130,481,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,481,608.35/12,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.23

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