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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.97, 18,573.51 and 7,665.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.97, 18,573.51 and 7,665.18 is: 11,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.97 : 18,573.51 = 7,665.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.97/18,573.51 = 7,665.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.97x = 18,573.51 × 7,665.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.97x = 142,369,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,369,297.38/12,410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.25

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