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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,730.93, 19,127.53 and 12,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,730.93, 19,127.53 and 12,022.80 is: 18,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,730.93 : 19,127.53 = 12,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,730.93/19,127.53 = 12,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,730.93x = 19,127.53 × 12,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,730.93x = 229,966,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,966,343.36/12,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.60

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