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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,619.26, 17,414.35 and 6,954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,619.26, 17,414.35 and 6,954.54 is: 9,597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,619.26 : 17,414.35 = 6,954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,619.26/17,414.35 = 6,954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,619.26x = 17,414.35 × 6,954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,619.26x = 121,108,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,108,689.19/12,619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,597.13

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