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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,845.73, 19,238.22 and 10,950.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,845.73, 19,238.22 and 10,950.33 is: 16,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,845.73 : 19,238.22 = 10,950.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,845.73/19,238.22 = 10,950.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,845.73x = 19,238.22 × 10,950.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,845.73x = 210,664,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,664,857.61/12,845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,399.60

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