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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.55, 18,026.27 and 3,584.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.55, 18,026.27 and 3,584.11 is: 5,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.55 : 18,026.27 = 3,584.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.55/18,026.27 = 3,584.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.55x = 18,026.27 × 3,584.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.55x = 64,608,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,608,044.44/12,019.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.25

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