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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,404.97, 18,610.01 and 4,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,404.97, 18,610.01 and 4,085.48 is: 6,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,404.97 : 18,610.01 = 4,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,404.97/18,610.01 = 4,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,404.97x = 18,610.01 × 4,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,404.97x = 76,030,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,030,823.65/12,404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.06

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