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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.80, 18,827.04 and 10,230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.80, 18,827.04 and 10,230.32 is: 15,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.80 : 18,827.04 = 10,230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.80/18,827.04 = 10,230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.80x = 18,827.04 × 10,230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.80x = 192,606,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,606,643.85/12,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,325.41

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