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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,701.70, 19,052.55 and 10,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,701.70, 19,052.55 and 10,973.70 is: 16,460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,701.70 : 19,052.55 = 10,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,701.70/19,052.55 = 10,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,701.70x = 19,052.55 × 10,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,701.70x = 209,076,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,076,967.94/12,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,460.55

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