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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.72, 18,966.96 and 6,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.72, 18,966.96 and 6,094.80 is: 9,128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.72 : 18,966.96 = 6,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.72/18,966.96 = 6,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.72x = 18,966.96 × 6,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.72x = 115,599,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,599,827.81/12,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.43

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