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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,503.22, 18,753.39 and 3,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,503.22, 18,753.39 and 3,269.94 is: 4,904.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,503.22 : 18,753.39 = 3,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,503.22/18,753.39 = 3,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,503.22x = 18,753.39 × 3,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,503.22x = 61,322,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322,460.10/12,503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.53

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