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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.29, 18,250.79 and 5,929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.29, 18,250.79 and 5,929.34 is: 8,897.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.29 : 18,250.79 = 5,929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.29/18,250.79 = 5,929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.29x = 18,250.79 × 5,929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.29x = 108,215,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,215,018.28/12,162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.59

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