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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,229.44, 18,325.04 and 8,927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,229.44, 18,325.04 and 8,927.36 is: 13,377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,229.44 : 18,325.04 = 8,927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,229.44/18,325.04 = 8,927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,229.44x = 18,325.04 × 8,927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,229.44x = 163,594,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,594,229.09/12,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.08

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