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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.22, 17,027.73 and 10,748.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.22, 17,027.73 and 10,748.58 is: 14,851.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.22 : 17,027.73 = 10,748.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.22/17,027.73 = 10,748.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.22x = 17,027.73 × 10,748.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.22x = 183,023,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,023,918.12/12,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,851.96

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