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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.67, 18,092.10 and 3,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.67, 18,092.10 and 3,739.52 is: 5,610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.67 : 18,092.10 = 3,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.67/18,092.10 = 3,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.67x = 18,092.10 × 3,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.67x = 67,655,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,655,679.33/12,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.08

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