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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.08, 18,451.56 and 3,067.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.08, 18,451.56 and 3,067.08 is: 4,600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.08 : 18,451.56 = 3,067.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.08/18,451.56 = 3,067.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.08x = 18,451.56 × 3,067.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.08x = 56,592,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,592,410.64/12,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.61

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