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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.23, 18,547.23 and 4,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.23, 18,547.23 and 4,041.02 is: 6,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.23 : 18,547.23 = 4,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.23/18,547.23 = 4,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.23x = 18,547.23 × 4,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.23x = 74,949,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,949,727.37/12,363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.31

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