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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.62, 18,007.52 and 9,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.62, 18,007.52 and 9,223.24 is: 13,846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.62 : 18,007.52 = 9,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.62/18,007.52 = 9,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.62x = 18,007.52 × 9,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.62x = 166,087,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,087,731.10/11,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.85

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