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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,566.04, 17,333.46 and 9,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,566.04, 17,333.46 and 9,034.04 is: 12,461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,566.04 : 17,333.46 = 9,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,566.04/17,333.46 = 9,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,566.04x = 17,333.46 × 9,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,566.04x = 156,591,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,591,170.98/12,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.46

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