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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.24, 18,600.44 and 9,108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.24, 18,600.44 and 9,108.84 is: 13,651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.24 : 18,600.44 = 9,108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.24/18,600.44 = 9,108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.24x = 18,600.44 × 9,108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.24x = 169,428,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,428,431.89/12,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.21

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