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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.08, 18,916.18 and 7,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.08, 18,916.18 and 7,351.76 is: 11,023.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.08 : 18,916.18 = 7,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.08/18,916.18 = 7,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.08x = 18,916.18 × 7,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.08x = 139,067,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,067,215.48/12,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.89

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