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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,770.63, 17,623.20 and 7,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,770.63, 17,623.20 and 7,393.30 is: 10,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,770.63 : 17,623.20 = 7,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,770.63/17,623.20 = 7,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,770.63x = 17,623.20 × 7,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,770.63x = 130,293,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,293,511.46/12,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.59

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