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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.97, 19,139.40 and 9,081.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.97, 19,139.40 and 9,081.81 is: 13,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.97 : 19,139.40 = 9,081.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.97/19,139.40 = 9,081.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.97x = 19,139.40 × 9,081.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.97x = 173,820,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,820,394.31/12,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.59

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