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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.03, 18,555.10 and 3,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.03, 18,555.10 and 3,932.52 is: 5,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.03 : 18,555.10 = 3,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.03/18,555.10 = 3,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.03x = 18,555.10 × 3,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.03x = 72,968,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,968,390.06/12,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.28

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