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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,654.97, 18,953.89 and 7,382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,654.97, 18,953.89 and 7,382.07 is: 11,056.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,654.97 : 18,953.89 = 7,382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,654.97/18,953.89 = 7,382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,654.97x = 18,953.89 × 7,382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,654.97x = 139,918,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,918,924.30/12,654.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.44

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