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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,647.12, 18,964.83 and 7,383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,647.12, 18,964.83 and 7,383.67 is: 11,072.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,647.12 : 18,964.83 = 7,383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,647.12/18,964.83 = 7,383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,647.12x = 18,964.83 × 7,383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,647.12x = 140,030,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,030,026.60/12,647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.09

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