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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.82, 18,526.14 and 10,497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.82, 18,526.14 and 10,497.54 is: 15,746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.82 : 18,526.14 = 10,497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.82/18,526.14 = 10,497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.82x = 18,526.14 × 10,497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.82x = 194,478,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,478,895.70/12,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,746.23

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