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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,618.03, 18,932.51 and 6,767.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,618.03, 18,932.51 and 6,767.81 is: 10,154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,618.03 : 18,932.51 = 6,767.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,618.03/18,932.51 = 6,767.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,618.03x = 18,932.51 × 6,767.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,618.03x = 128,131,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,131,502.00/12,618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.64

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