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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.75, 19,271.01 and 9,103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.75, 19,271.01 and 9,103.77 is: 13,658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.75 : 19,271.01 = 9,103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.75/19,271.01 = 9,103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.75x = 19,271.01 × 9,103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.75x = 175,438,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,438,842.71/12,844.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,658.41

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