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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.63, 18,112.14 and 6,526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.63, 18,112.14 and 6,526.80 is: 9,794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.63 : 18,112.14 = 6,526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.63/18,112.14 = 6,526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.63x = 18,112.14 × 6,526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.63x = 118,214,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,214,315.35/12,069.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,794.36

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