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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.23, 18,698.06 and 11,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.23, 18,698.06 and 11,152.17 is: 16,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.23 : 18,698.06 = 11,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.23/18,698.06 = 11,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.23x = 18,698.06 × 11,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.23x = 208,523,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,523,971.67/12,476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,713.70

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