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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,979.83, 19,504.93 and 7,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,979.83, 19,504.93 and 7,061.09 is: 10,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,979.83 : 19,504.93 = 7,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,979.83/19,504.93 = 7,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,979.83x = 19,504.93 × 7,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,979.83x = 137,726,138.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,726,138.00/12,979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.78

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