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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.44, 18,943.47 and 7,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.44, 18,943.47 and 7,093.26 is: 10,632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.44 : 18,943.47 = 7,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.44/18,943.47 = 7,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.44x = 18,943.47 × 7,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.44x = 134,370,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,370,958.01/12,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.77

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