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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.85, 18,654.14 and 11,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.85, 18,654.14 and 11,263.23 is: 16,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.85 : 18,654.14 = 11,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.85/18,654.14 = 11,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.85x = 18,654.14 × 11,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.85x = 210,105,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,105,812.96/12,430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.97

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