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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.72, 18,946.02 and 3,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.72, 18,946.02 and 3,396.72 is: 5,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.72 : 18,946.02 = 3,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.72/18,946.02 = 3,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.72x = 18,946.02 × 3,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.72x = 64,354,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,354,325.05/12,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.06

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