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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.03, 20,741.40 and 9,069.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.03, 20,741.40 and 9,069.17 is: 12,506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.03 : 20,741.40 = 9,069.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.03/20,741.40 = 9,069.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.03x = 20,741.40 × 9,069.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.03x = 188,107,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,107,178.93/15,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.27

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