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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,969.99, 19,473.08 and 6,649.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,969.99, 19,473.08 and 6,649.29 is: 9,983.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,969.99 : 19,473.08 = 6,649.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,969.99/19,473.08 = 6,649.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,969.99x = 19,473.08 × 6,649.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,969.99x = 129,482,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,482,122.87/12,969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.21

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