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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.92, 18,358.80 and 4,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.92, 18,358.80 and 4,442.08 is: 6,666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.92 : 18,358.80 = 4,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.92/18,358.80 = 4,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.92x = 18,358.80 × 4,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.92x = 81,551,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,551,258.30/12,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.00

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