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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.58, 18,983.31 and 6,810.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.58, 18,983.31 and 6,810.58 is: 10,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.58 : 18,983.31 = 6,810.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.58/18,983.31 = 6,810.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.58x = 18,983.31 × 6,810.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.58x = 129,287,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,287,351.42/12,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.97

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