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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,650.76, 17,441.80 and 10,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,650.76, 17,441.80 and 10,373.74 is: 14,302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,650.76 : 17,441.80 = 10,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,650.76/17,441.80 = 10,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,650.76x = 17,441.80 × 10,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,650.76x = 180,936,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,936,628.79/12,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,302.43

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