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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,595.75, 18,881.10 and 6,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,595.75, 18,881.10 and 6,014.25 is: 9,015.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,595.75 : 18,881.10 = 6,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,595.75/18,881.10 = 6,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,595.75x = 18,881.10 × 6,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,595.75x = 113,555,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,555,655.68/12,595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.39

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