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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,767.28, 17,619.24 and 7,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,767.28, 17,619.24 and 7,732.44 is: 10,671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,767.28 : 17,619.24 = 7,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,767.28/17,619.24 = 7,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,767.28x = 17,619.24 × 7,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,767.28x = 136,239,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,239,716.15/12,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,671.01

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