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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.73, 17,028.50 and 10,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.73, 17,028.50 and 10,926.18 is: 15,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.73 : 17,028.50 = 10,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.73/17,028.50 = 10,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.73x = 17,028.50 × 10,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.73x = 186,056,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,056,401.50/12,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.07

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