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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.76, 19,012.02 and 10,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.76, 19,012.02 and 10,352.40 is: 15,539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.76 : 19,012.02 = 10,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.76/19,012.02 = 10,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.76x = 19,012.02 × 10,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.76x = 196,820,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,820,035.85/12,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.54

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