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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,495.06, 18,759.07 and 11,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,495.06, 18,759.07 and 11,463.52 is: 17,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,495.06 : 18,759.07 = 11,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,495.06/18,759.07 = 11,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,495.06x = 18,759.07 × 11,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,495.06x = 215,044,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,044,974.13/12,495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,210.40

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