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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,647.39, 18,964.80 and 4,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,647.39, 18,964.80 and 4,325.04 is: 6,485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,647.39 : 18,964.80 = 4,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,647.39/18,964.80 = 4,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,647.39x = 18,964.80 × 4,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,647.39x = 82,023,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,023,576.82/12,647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.42

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