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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.30, 19,498.95 and 9,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.30, 19,498.95 and 9,927.30 is: 14,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.30 : 19,498.95 = 9,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.30/19,498.95 = 9,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.30x = 19,498.95 × 9,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.30x = 193,571,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,571,926.34/12,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,890.95

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