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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.22, 18,253.85 and 2,935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.22, 18,253.85 and 2,935.22 is: 4,402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.22 : 18,253.85 = 2,935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.22/18,253.85 = 2,935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.22x = 18,253.85 × 2,935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.22x = 53,578,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578,959.65/12,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.83

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