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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,775.90, 17,631.25 and 7,110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,775.90, 17,631.25 and 7,110.89 is: 9,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,775.90 : 17,631.25 = 7,110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,775.90/17,631.25 = 7,110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,775.90x = 17,631.25 × 7,110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,775.90x = 125,373,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,373,755.60/12,775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.31

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