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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.15, 19,464.71 and 10,079.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.15, 19,464.71 and 10,079.91 is: 15,093.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.15 : 19,464.71 = 10,079.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.15/19,464.71 = 10,079.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.15x = 19,464.71 × 10,079.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.15x = 196,202,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,202,474.58/12,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.48

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