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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.63, 18,055.58 and 6,194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.63, 18,055.58 and 6,194.34 is: 9,294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.63 : 18,055.58 = 6,194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.63/18,055.58 = 6,194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.63x = 18,055.58 × 6,194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.63x = 111,842,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,842,370.45/12,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.15

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