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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.52, 19,003.80 and 7,418.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.52, 19,003.80 and 7,418.79 is: 11,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.52 : 19,003.80 = 7,418.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.52/19,003.80 = 7,418.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.52x = 19,003.80 × 7,418.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.52x = 140,985,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,985,201.40/12,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.40

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