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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.20, 18,550.80 and 10,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.20, 18,550.80 and 10,984.80 is: 16,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.20 : 18,550.80 = 10,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.20/18,550.80 = 10,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.20x = 18,550.80 × 10,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.20x = 203,776,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,776,827.84/12,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,477.20

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