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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,595.91, 18,893.79 and 6,020.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,595.91, 18,893.79 and 6,020.46 is: 9,030.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,595.91 : 18,893.79 = 6,020.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,595.91/18,893.79 = 6,020.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,595.91x = 18,893.79 × 6,020.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,595.91x = 113,749,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,749,306.94/12,595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.66

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