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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.94, 18,616.61 and 3,646.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.94, 18,616.61 and 3,646.05 is: 5,469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.94 : 18,616.61 = 3,646.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.94/18,616.61 = 3,646.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.94x = 18,616.61 × 3,646.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.94x = 67,877,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,877,072.66/12,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.13

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