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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.56, 18,523.74 and 10,296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.56, 18,523.74 and 10,296.86 is: 15,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.56 : 18,523.74 = 10,296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.56/18,523.74 = 10,296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.56x = 18,523.74 × 10,296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.56x = 190,736,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,736,357.46/12,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.30

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