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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.02, 19,004.48 and 6,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.02, 19,004.48 and 6,821.46 is: 10,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.02 : 19,004.48 = 6,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.02/19,004.48 = 6,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.02x = 19,004.48 × 6,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.02x = 129,638,266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,638,266.03/12,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.13

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