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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.08, 18,922.28 and 6,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.08, 18,922.28 and 6,371.48 is: 9,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.08 : 18,922.28 = 6,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.08/18,922.28 = 6,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.08x = 18,922.28 × 6,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.08x = 120,562,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,562,928.57/12,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.11

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