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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,654.62, 18,976.05 and 7,391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,654.62, 18,976.05 and 7,391.19 is: 11,083.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,654.62 : 18,976.05 = 7,391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,654.62/18,976.05 = 7,391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,654.62x = 18,976.05 × 7,391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,654.62x = 140,255,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,255,591.00/12,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,083.36

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