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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,584.84, 18,891.86 and 6,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,584.84, 18,891.86 and 6,752.84 is: 10,137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,584.84 : 18,891.86 = 6,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,584.84/18,891.86 = 6,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,584.84x = 18,891.86 × 6,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,584.84x = 127,573,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,573,579.66/12,584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.09

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