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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,743.97, 19,119.40 and 9,069.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,743.97, 19,119.40 and 9,069.53 is: 13,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,743.97 : 19,119.40 = 9,069.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,743.97/19,119.40 = 9,069.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,743.97x = 19,119.40 × 9,069.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,743.97x = 173,403,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,403,879.12/12,743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.74

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