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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,942.20, 19,413.30 and 7,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,942.20, 19,413.30 and 7,110.20 is: 10,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,942.20 : 19,413.30 = 7,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,942.20/19,413.30 = 7,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,942.20x = 19,413.30 × 7,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,942.20x = 138,032,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,032,445.66/12,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.30

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