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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.22, 18,105.17 and 3,747.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.22, 18,105.17 and 3,747.81 is: 5,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.22 : 18,105.17 = 3,747.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.22/18,105.17 = 3,747.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.22x = 18,105.17 × 3,747.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.22x = 67,854,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,854,718.44/12,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.60

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