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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.73, 18,541.95 and 4,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.73, 18,541.95 and 4,964.76 is: 7,448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.73 : 18,541.95 = 4,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.73/18,541.95 = 4,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.73x = 18,541.95 × 4,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.73x = 92,056,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,056,331.68/12,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.09

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