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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975.42, 19,433.94 and 9,097.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975.42, 19,433.94 and 9,097.14 is: 13,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975.42 : 19,433.94 = 9,097.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975.42/19,433.94 = 9,097.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975.42x = 19,433.94 × 9,097.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975.42x = 176,793,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,793,272.93/12,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.24

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