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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.21, 12,605.19 and 4,942.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.21, 12,605.19 and 4,942.46 is: 6,820.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.21 : 12,605.19 = 4,942.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.21/12,605.19 = 4,942.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.21x = 12,605.19 × 4,942.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.21x = 62,300,647.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300,647.37/9,134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.58

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