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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.82, 18,124.30 and 10,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.82, 18,124.30 and 10,151.82 is: 15,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.82 : 18,124.30 = 10,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.82/18,124.30 = 10,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.82x = 18,124.30 × 10,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.82x = 183,994,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,994,631.23/12,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.42

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