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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,568.02, 18,734.68 and 9,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,568.02, 18,734.68 and 9,035.12 is: 12,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,568.02 : 18,734.68 = 9,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,568.02/18,734.68 = 9,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,568.02x = 18,734.68 × 9,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,568.02x = 169,270,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,270,081.96/13,568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.67

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