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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,697.71, 19,035.27 and 6,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,697.71, 19,035.27 and 6,030.11 is: 9,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,697.71 : 19,035.27 = 6,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,697.71/19,035.27 = 6,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,697.71x = 19,035.27 × 6,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,697.71x = 114,784,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,784,676.80/12,697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.79

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