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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954, 19,402.56 and 10,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954, 19,402.56 and 10,707.40 is: 16,037.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954 : 19,402.56 = 10,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954/19,402.56 = 10,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954x = 19,402.56 × 10,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954x = 207,750,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,750,970.94/12,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,037.59

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