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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,112, 18,094.56 and 7,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,112, 18,094.56 and 7,224 is: 9,969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,112 : 18,094.56 = 7,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,112/18,094.56 = 7,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,112x = 18,094.56 × 7,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,112x = 130,715,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,715,101.44/13,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.12

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