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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.85, 18,410.77 and 3,508.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.85, 18,410.77 and 3,508.75 is: 5,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.85 : 18,410.77 = 3,508.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.85/18,410.77 = 3,508.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.85x = 18,410.77 × 3,508.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.85x = 64,598,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,598,789.24/12,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.13

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