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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.93, 18,533.99 and 10,715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.93, 18,533.99 and 10,715.75 is: 16,059.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.93 : 18,533.99 = 10,715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.93/18,533.99 = 10,715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.93x = 18,533.99 × 10,715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.93x = 198,605,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,605,603.34/12,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,059.41

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