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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.83, 18,994.19 and 6,817.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.83, 18,994.19 and 6,817.83 is: 10,217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.83 : 18,994.19 = 6,817.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.83/18,994.19 = 6,817.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.83x = 18,994.19 × 6,817.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.83x = 129,499,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,499,124.32/12,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.84

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