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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.03, 17,641.71 and 10,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.03, 17,641.71 and 10,673.64 is: 14,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.03 : 17,641.71 = 10,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.03/17,641.71 = 10,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.03x = 17,641.71 × 10,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.03x = 188,301,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,301,261.52/12,795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,716.75

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