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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.76, 18,052.06 and 3,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.76, 18,052.06 and 3,269.64 is: 4,904.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.76 : 18,052.06 = 3,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.76/18,052.06 = 3,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.76x = 18,052.06 × 3,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.76x = 59,023,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023,737.46/12,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.44

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