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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.02, 18,703.71 and 3,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.02, 18,703.71 and 3,109.02 is: 4,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.02 : 18,703.71 = 3,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.02/18,703.71 = 3,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.02x = 18,703.71 × 3,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.02x = 58,150,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,150,208.46/12,469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.57

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