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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.15, 18,579.90 and 7,703.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.15, 18,579.90 and 7,703.13 is: 11,551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.15 : 18,579.90 = 7,703.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.15/18,579.90 = 7,703.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.15x = 18,579.90 × 7,703.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.15x = 143,123,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,123,385.09/12,390.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.38

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