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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.38, 18,995.06 and 3,303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.38, 18,995.06 and 3,303.36 is: 4,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.38 : 18,995.06 = 3,303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.38/18,995.06 = 3,303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.38x = 18,995.06 × 3,303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.38x = 62,747,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,747,504.88/12,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.04

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