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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,018.51, 18,014.99 and 7,090.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,018.51, 18,014.99 and 7,090.47 is: 10,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,018.51 : 18,014.99 = 7,090.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,018.51/18,014.99 = 7,090.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,018.51x = 18,014.99 × 7,090.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,018.51x = 127,734,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,734,746.15/12,018.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.17

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