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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.08, 18,989.07 and 7,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.08, 18,989.07 and 7,669.38 is: 11,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.08 : 18,989.07 = 7,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.08/18,989.07 = 7,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.08x = 18,989.07 × 7,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.08x = 145,634,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,634,393.68/12,655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.98

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