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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.08, 12,630.24 and 5,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.08, 12,630.24 and 5,795.28 is: 7,995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.08 : 12,630.24 = 5,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.08/12,630.24 = 5,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.08x = 12,630.24 × 5,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.08x = 73,195,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,195,777.27/9,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.97

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