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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,751.76, 19,128.29 and 9,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,751.76, 19,128.29 and 9,043.40 is: 13,565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,751.76 : 19,128.29 = 9,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,751.76/19,128.29 = 9,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,751.76x = 19,128.29 × 9,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,751.76x = 172,984,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,984,780.39/12,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,565.56

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