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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,737.57, 19,096.43 and 6,070.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,737.57, 19,096.43 and 6,070.59 is: 9,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,737.57 : 19,096.43 = 6,070.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,737.57/19,096.43 = 6,070.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,737.57x = 19,096.43 × 6,070.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,737.57x = 115,926,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,926,566.64/12,737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.16

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