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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.98, 18,095.58 and 4,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.98, 18,095.58 and 4,664.04 is: 6,998.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.98 : 18,095.58 = 4,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.98/18,095.58 = 4,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.98x = 18,095.58 × 4,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.98x = 84,398,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,398,508.94/12,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.81

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