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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.63, 18,016.68 and 7,091.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.63, 18,016.68 and 7,091.59 is: 10,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.63 : 18,016.68 = 7,091.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.63/18,016.68 = 7,091.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.63x = 18,016.68 × 7,091.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.63x = 127,766,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,766,907.72/12,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.85

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