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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.55, 17,932.46 and 7,329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.55, 17,932.46 and 7,329.29 is: 10,114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.55 : 17,932.46 = 7,329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.55/17,932.46 = 7,329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.55x = 17,932.46 × 7,329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.55x = 131,432,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,432,100.93/12,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.40

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