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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.76, 18,106.52 and 3,750.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.76, 18,106.52 and 3,750.82 is: 5,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.76 : 18,106.52 = 3,750.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.76/18,106.52 = 3,750.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.76x = 18,106.52 × 3,750.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.76x = 67,914,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,914,297.35/12,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.35

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