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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,110.78, 18,133.83 and 7,109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,110.78, 18,133.83 and 7,109.01 is: 10,644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,110.78 : 18,133.83 = 7,109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,110.78/18,133.83 = 7,109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,110.78x = 18,133.83 × 7,109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,110.78x = 128,913,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,913,552.15/12,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.53

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