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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,447.22, 18,669.39 and 3,213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,447.22, 18,669.39 and 3,213.94 is: 4,820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,447.22 : 18,669.39 = 3,213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,447.22/18,669.39 = 3,213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,447.22x = 18,669.39 × 3,213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,447.22x = 60,002,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,002,299.30/12,447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.54

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