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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.88, 18,534.96 and 4,560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.88, 18,534.96 and 4,560.84 is: 6,844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.88 : 18,534.96 = 4,560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.88/18,534.96 = 4,560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.88x = 18,534.96 × 4,560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.88x = 84,534,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,534,986.97/12,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.45

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