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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,435.59, 18,649.52 and 4,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,435.59, 18,649.52 and 4,113.74 is: 6,169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,435.59 : 18,649.52 = 4,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,435.59/18,649.52 = 4,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,435.59x = 18,649.52 × 4,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,435.59x = 76,719,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,719,317.89/12,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.33

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