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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.62, 17,623.97 and 9,425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.62, 17,623.97 and 9,425.47 is: 13,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.62 : 17,623.97 = 9,425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.62/17,623.97 = 9,425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.62x = 17,623.97 × 9,425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.62x = 166,114,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,114,200.52/12,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.46

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