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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.76, 18,616.22 and 3,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.76, 18,616.22 and 3,645.80 is: 5,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.76 : 18,616.22 = 3,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.76/18,616.22 = 3,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.76x = 18,616.22 × 3,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.76x = 67,871,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,871,014.88/12,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.72

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