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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,699.83, 19,052.06 and 4,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,699.83, 19,052.06 and 4,265.48 is: 6,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,699.83 : 19,052.06 = 4,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,699.83/19,052.06 = 4,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,699.83x = 19,052.06 × 4,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,699.83x = 81,266,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,266,064.30/12,699.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.99

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