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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.52, 18,562.56 and 3,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.52, 18,562.56 and 3,610.08 is: 5,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.52 : 18,562.56 = 3,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.52/18,562.56 = 3,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.52x = 18,562.56 × 3,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.52x = 67,012,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,012,326.60/12,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.04

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