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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.76, 18,140.78 and 4,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.76, 18,140.78 and 4,195.82 is: 6,293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.76 : 18,140.78 = 4,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.76/18,140.78 = 4,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.76x = 18,140.78 × 4,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.76x = 76,115,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,115,503.38/12,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.26

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