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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.71, 18,553.20 and 4,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.71, 18,553.20 and 4,044.81 is: 6,067.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.71 : 18,553.20 = 4,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.71/18,553.20 = 4,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.71x = 18,553.20 × 4,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.71x = 75,044,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,044,168.89/12,367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.75

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