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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,843.60, 19,265.40 and 10,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,843.60, 19,265.40 and 10,964.40 is: 16,446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,843.60 : 19,265.40 = 10,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,843.60/19,265.40 = 10,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,843.60x = 19,265.40 × 10,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,843.60x = 211,233,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,233,551.76/12,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,446.60

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