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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.03, 12,648.42 and 5,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.03, 12,648.42 and 5,629.30 is: 7,768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.03 : 12,648.42 = 5,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.03/12,648.42 = 5,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.03x = 12,648.42 × 5,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.03x = 71,201,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201,719.08/9,166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.00

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