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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.03, 18,502.22 and 4,016.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.03, 18,502.22 and 4,016.03 is: 6,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.03 : 18,502.22 = 4,016.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.03/18,502.22 = 4,016.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.03x = 18,502.22 × 4,016.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.03x = 74,305,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,305,388.12/12,338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.47

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