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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.98, 18,104.55 and 3,747.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.98, 18,104.55 and 3,747.81 is: 5,622.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.98 : 18,104.55 = 3,747.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.98/18,104.55 = 3,747.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.98x = 18,104.55 × 3,747.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.98x = 67,852,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,852,413.54/12,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.52

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