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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.31, 18,468.89 and 10,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.31, 18,468.89 and 10,094.16 is: 15,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.31 : 18,468.89 = 10,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.31/18,468.89 = 10,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.31x = 18,468.89 × 10,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.31x = 186,427,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,427,930.68/12,341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.01

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