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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,652.80, 18,954.36 and 10,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,652.80, 18,954.36 and 10,315.68 is: 15,453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,652.80 : 18,954.36 = 10,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,652.80/18,954.36 = 10,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,652.80x = 18,954.36 × 10,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,652.80x = 195,527,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,527,112.36/12,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,453.27

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