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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,710.06, 19,065.37 and 8,946.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,710.06, 19,065.37 and 8,946.46 is: 13,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,710.06 : 19,065.37 = 8,946.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,710.06/19,065.37 = 8,946.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,710.06x = 19,065.37 × 8,946.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,710.06x = 170,567,570.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,567,570.09/12,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.89

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