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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.03, 18,069.06 and 8,664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.03, 18,069.06 and 8,664.17 is: 13,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.03 : 18,069.06 = 8,664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.03/18,069.06 = 8,664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.03x = 18,069.06 × 8,664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.03x = 156,553,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,553,333.48/12,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.66

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