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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.28, 19,159.96 and 6,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.28, 19,159.96 and 6,200.44 is: 9,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.28 : 19,159.96 = 6,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.28/19,159.96 = 6,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.28x = 19,159.96 × 6,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.28x = 118,800,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,800,182.38/12,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.68

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