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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,090.83, 18,116.80 and 10,146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,090.83, 18,116.80 and 10,146.83 is: 15,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,090.83 : 18,116.80 = 10,146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,090.83/18,116.80 = 10,146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,090.83x = 18,116.80 × 10,146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,090.83x = 183,827,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,827,973.79/12,090.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.92

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