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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.08, 12,600.88 and 4,939.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.08, 12,600.88 and 4,939.32 is: 6,816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.08 : 12,600.88 = 4,939.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.08/12,600.88 = 4,939.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.08x = 12,600.88 × 4,939.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.08x = 62,239,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,239,778.60/9,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,816.26

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