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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.55, 12,568.28 and 5,918.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.55, 12,568.28 and 5,918.91 is: 8,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.55 : 12,568.28 = 5,918.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.55/12,568.28 = 5,918.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.55x = 12,568.28 × 5,918.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.55x = 74,390,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,390,518.17/9,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.80

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