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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.03, 18,543.19 and 3,594.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.03, 18,543.19 and 3,594.94 is: 5,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.03 : 18,543.19 = 3,594.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.03/18,543.19 = 3,594.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.03x = 18,543.19 × 3,594.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.03x = 66,661,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661,655.46/12,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.32

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