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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,843.48, 19,263.84 and 8,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,843.48, 19,263.84 and 8,710.02 is: 13,064.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,843.48 : 19,263.84 = 8,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,843.48/19,263.84 = 8,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,843.48x = 19,263.84 × 8,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,843.48x = 167,788,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,788,431.68/12,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.09

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