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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.96, 18,933.04 and 3,263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.96, 18,933.04 and 3,263.03 is: 4,894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.96 : 18,933.04 = 3,263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.96/18,933.04 = 3,263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.96x = 18,933.04 × 3,263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.96x = 61,779,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779,164.42/12,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.19

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