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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248.91, 18,321.93 and 10,323.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248.91, 18,321.93 and 10,323.67 is: 15,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248.91 : 18,321.93 = 10,323.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248.91/18,321.93 = 10,323.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248.91x = 18,321.93 × 10,323.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248.91x = 189,149,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,149,513.89/12,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.15

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