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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.95, 18,147.62 and 6,552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.95, 18,147.62 and 6,552.25 is: 9,831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.95 : 18,147.62 = 6,552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.95/18,147.62 = 6,552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.95x = 18,147.62 × 6,552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.95x = 118,907,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,907,743.15/12,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.19

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