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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.94, 19,091.81 and 11,465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.94, 19,091.81 and 11,465.02 is: 17,154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.94 : 19,091.81 = 11,465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.94/19,091.81 = 11,465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.94x = 19,091.81 × 11,465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.94x = 218,887,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,887,964.42/12,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,154.31

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