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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,415.61, 18,619.46 and 4,094.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,415.61, 18,619.46 and 4,094.07 is: 6,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,415.61 : 18,619.46 = 4,094.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,415.61/18,619.46 = 4,094.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,415.61x = 18,619.46 × 4,094.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,415.61x = 76,229,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229,352.13/12,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.80

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