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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.22, 18,699.35 and 12,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.22, 18,699.35 and 12,152.52 is: 18,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.22 : 18,699.35 = 12,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.22/18,699.35 = 12,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.22x = 18,699.35 × 12,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.22x = 227,244,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,244,164.10/12,466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,228.80

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