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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.82, 18,140.14 and 3,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.82, 18,140.14 and 3,327.66 is: 4,990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.82 : 18,140.14 = 3,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.82/18,140.14 = 3,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.82x = 18,140.14 × 3,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.82x = 60,364,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,364,218.27/12,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.91

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