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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.56, 18,502.19 and 4,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.56, 18,502.19 and 4,541.76 is: 6,813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.56 : 18,502.19 = 4,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.56/18,502.19 = 4,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.56x = 18,502.19 × 4,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.56x = 84,032,483.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,032,483.75/12,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,813.32

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