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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.96, 18,091.10 and 4,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.96, 18,091.10 and 4,664.26 is: 6,996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.96 : 18,091.10 = 4,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.96/18,091.10 = 4,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.96x = 18,091.10 × 4,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.96x = 84,381,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,381,594.09/12,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.84

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