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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.97, 18,152.51 and 5,076.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.97, 18,152.51 and 5,076.39 is: 7,617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.97 : 18,152.51 = 5,076.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.97/18,152.51 = 5,076.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.97x = 18,152.51 × 5,076.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.97x = 92,149,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,149,220.24/12,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.55

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