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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,553.83, 18,834.15 and 7,011.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,553.83, 18,834.15 and 7,011.15 is: 10,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553.83 : 18,834.15 = 7,011.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553.83/18,834.15 = 7,011.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553.83x = 18,834.15 × 7,011.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553.83x = 132,049,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,049,050.77/12,553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,518.63

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