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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.91, 18,405.39 and 4,477.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.91, 18,405.39 and 4,477.25 is: 6,713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.91 : 18,405.39 = 4,477.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.91/18,405.39 = 4,477.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.91x = 18,405.39 × 4,477.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.91x = 82,405,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,405,532.38/12,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.88

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