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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,575.56, 18,824.46 and 10,709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,575.56, 18,824.46 and 10,709.32 is: 16,030.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,575.56 : 18,824.46 = 10,709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,575.56/18,824.46 = 10,709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,575.56x = 18,824.46 × 10,709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,575.56x = 201,597,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,597,165.97/12,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,030.87

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