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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,929.03, 19,377.12 and 6,687.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,929.03, 19,377.12 and 6,687.87 is: 10,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,929.03 : 19,377.12 = 6,687.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,929.03/19,377.12 = 6,687.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,929.03x = 19,377.12 × 6,687.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,929.03x = 129,591,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,591,659.53/12,929.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.31

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