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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,723.70, 19,064.67 and 12,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,723.70, 19,064.67 and 12,237.70 is: 18,336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,723.70 : 19,064.67 = 12,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,723.70/19,064.67 = 12,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,723.70x = 19,064.67 × 12,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,723.70x = 233,307,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,307,712.06/12,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.47

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