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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.66, 12,619.62 and 4,952.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.66, 12,619.62 and 4,952.91 is: 6,835.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.66 : 12,619.62 = 4,952.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.66/12,619.62 = 4,952.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.66x = 12,619.62 × 4,952.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.66x = 62,503,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,503,842.09/9,144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.01

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