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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248.76, 18,360.18 and 6,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248.76, 18,360.18 and 6,010.68 is: 9,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248.76 : 18,360.18 = 6,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248.76/18,360.18 = 6,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248.76x = 18,360.18 × 6,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248.76x = 110,357,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,357,166.72/12,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.66

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