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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.58, 18,845.62 and 7,504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.58, 18,845.62 and 7,504.07 is: 11,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.58 : 18,845.62 = 7,504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.58/18,845.62 = 7,504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.58x = 18,845.62 × 7,504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.58x = 141,418,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,418,814.15/12,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,252.67

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