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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,066.83, 18,098.22 and 3,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,066.83, 18,098.22 and 3,300.20 is: 4,949.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,066.83 : 18,098.22 = 3,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,066.83/18,098.22 = 3,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,066.83x = 18,098.22 × 3,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,066.83x = 59,727,745.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,727,745.64/12,066.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.75

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