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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.01, 12,619.46 and 5,368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.01, 12,619.46 and 5,368.33 is: 7,407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.01 : 12,619.46 = 5,368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.01/12,619.46 = 5,368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.01x = 12,619.46 × 5,368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.01x = 67,745,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,745,454.90/9,145.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,407.91

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