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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.76, 16,700.10 and 9,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.76, 16,700.10 and 9,747.92 is: 13,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.76 : 16,700.10 = 9,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.76/16,700.10 = 9,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.76x = 16,700.10 × 9,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.76x = 162,791,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,791,238.79/12,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.65

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