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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.71, 18,995.57 and 3,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.71, 18,995.57 and 3,303.70 is: 4,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.71 : 18,995.57 = 3,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.71/18,995.57 = 3,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.71x = 18,995.57 × 3,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.71x = 62,755,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,664.61/12,663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.55

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