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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.33, 18,294.98 and 6,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.33, 18,294.98 and 6,944.76 is: 10,408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.33 : 18,294.98 = 6,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.33/18,294.98 = 6,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.33x = 18,294.98 × 6,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.33x = 127,054,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,054,262.67/12,207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.03

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