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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.48, 19,011.60 and 8,519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.48, 19,011.60 and 8,519.10 is: 12,789.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.48 : 19,011.60 = 8,519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.48/19,011.60 = 8,519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.48x = 19,011.60 × 8,519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.48x = 161,961,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,961,721.56/12,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.67

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