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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.76, 18,104.16 and 3,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.76, 18,104.16 and 3,747.56 is: 5,622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.76 : 18,104.16 = 3,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.76/18,104.16 = 3,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.76x = 18,104.16 × 3,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.76x = 67,846,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,846,425.85/12,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.12

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