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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.66, 18,949.70 and 6,062.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.66, 18,949.70 and 6,062.37 is: 9,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.66 : 18,949.70 = 6,062.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.66/18,949.70 = 6,062.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.66x = 18,949.70 × 6,062.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.66x = 114,880,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,880,092.79/12,630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.34

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