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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,995.70, 17,934.01 and 7,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,995.70, 17,934.01 and 7,027.36 is: 9,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,995.70 : 17,934.01 = 7,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,995.70/17,934.01 = 7,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,995.70x = 17,934.01 × 7,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,995.70x = 126,028,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,028,782.99/12,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.73

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