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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.47, 18,944.62 and 4,310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.47, 18,944.62 and 4,310.69 is: 6,465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.47 : 18,944.62 = 4,310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.47/18,944.62 = 4,310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.47x = 18,944.62 × 4,310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.47x = 81,664,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,664,278.49/12,630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.66

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