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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,549.66, 18,824.46 and 6,927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,549.66, 18,824.46 and 6,927.06 is: 10,390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,549.66 : 18,824.46 = 6,927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,549.66/18,824.46 = 6,927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,549.66x = 18,824.46 × 6,927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,549.66x = 130,398,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,398,163.89/12,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.57

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