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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.66, 18,974.48 and 6,810.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.66, 18,974.48 and 6,810.39 is: 10,206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.66 : 18,974.48 = 6,810.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.66/18,974.48 = 6,810.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.66x = 18,974.48 × 6,810.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.66x = 129,223,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,223,574.80/12,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.70

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