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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.03, 18,193.59 and 3,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.03, 18,193.59 and 3,365.28 is: 5,047.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.03 : 18,193.59 = 3,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.03/18,193.59 = 3,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.03x = 18,193.59 × 3,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.03x = 61,226,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,226,524.56/12,129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.93

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