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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.64, 18,251.46 and 2,933.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.64, 18,251.46 and 2,933.64 is: 4,400.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.64 : 18,251.46 = 2,933.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.64/18,251.46 = 2,933.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.64x = 18,251.46 × 2,933.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.64x = 53,543,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543,213.11/12,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.46

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