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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.44, 18,308.88 and 4,414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.44, 18,308.88 and 4,414.32 is: 6,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.44 : 18,308.88 = 4,414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.44/18,308.88 = 4,414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.44x = 18,308.88 × 4,414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.44x = 80,821,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,821,255.16/12,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.74

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