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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.93, 18,535.49 and 10,716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.93, 18,535.49 and 10,716.75 is: 16,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.93 : 18,535.49 = 10,716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.93/18,535.49 = 10,716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.93x = 18,535.49 × 10,716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.93x = 198,640,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,640,212.46/12,367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,060.91

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