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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.76, 19,203.52 and 10,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.76, 19,203.52 and 10,016.32 is: 15,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.76 : 19,203.52 = 10,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.76/19,203.52 = 10,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.76x = 19,203.52 × 10,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.76x = 192,348,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,348,601.45/12,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.86

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