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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,865.80, 19,269.54 and 10,075.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,865.80, 19,269.54 and 10,075.08 is: 15,089.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,865.80 : 19,269.54 = 10,075.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,865.80/19,269.54 = 10,075.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,865.80x = 19,269.54 × 10,075.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,865.80x = 194,142,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,142,157.06/12,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,089.79

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