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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.71, 18,988.91 and 7,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.71, 18,988.91 and 7,667.02 is: 11,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.71 : 18,988.91 = 7,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.71/18,988.91 = 7,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.71x = 18,988.91 × 7,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.71x = 145,588,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,588,219.47/12,665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.68

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