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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.76, 18,035.64 and 5,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.76, 18,035.64 and 5,094.48 is: 7,641.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.76 : 18,035.64 = 5,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.76/18,035.64 = 5,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.76x = 18,035.64 × 5,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.76x = 91,882,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,882,207.27/12,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.72

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