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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.96, 18,917.68 and 7,064.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.96, 18,917.68 and 7,064.43 is: 10,583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.96 : 18,917.68 = 7,064.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.96/18,917.68 = 7,064.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.96x = 18,917.68 × 7,064.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.96x = 133,642,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,642,626.12/12,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.07

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