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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.22, 18,503.16 and 3,570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.22, 18,503.16 and 3,570.48 is: 5,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.22 : 18,503.16 = 3,570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.22/18,503.16 = 3,570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.22x = 18,503.16 × 3,570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.22x = 66,065,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,065,162.72/12,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.82

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