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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,413.63, 17,111.09 and 9,756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,413.63, 17,111.09 and 9,756.47 is: 13,448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,413.63 : 17,111.09 = 9,756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,413.63/17,111.09 = 9,756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,413.63x = 17,111.09 × 9,756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,413.63x = 166,943,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,943,787.47/12,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,448.43

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