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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.93, 12,624.16 and 4,956.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.93, 12,624.16 and 4,956.18 is: 6,839.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.93 : 12,624.16 = 4,956.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.93/12,624.16 = 4,956.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.93x = 12,624.16 × 4,956.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.93x = 62,567,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567,584.53/9,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.53

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