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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,474.57, 18,725.34 and 11,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,474.57, 18,725.34 and 11,096.73 is: 16,657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,474.57 : 18,725.34 = 11,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,474.57/18,725.34 = 11,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,474.57x = 18,725.34 × 11,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,474.57x = 207,789,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,789,986.65/12,474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.09

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