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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.43, 18,566.61 and 4,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.43, 18,566.61 and 4,061.30 is: 6,093.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.43 : 18,566.61 = 4,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.43/18,566.61 = 4,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.43x = 18,566.61 × 4,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.43x = 75,404,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,404,573.19/12,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.09

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