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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,770.93, 17,621.24 and 7,735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,770.93, 17,621.24 and 7,735.48 is: 10,673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,770.93 : 17,621.24 = 7,735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,770.93/17,621.24 = 7,735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,770.93x = 17,621.24 × 7,735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,770.93x = 136,308,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,308,666.86/12,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.35

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