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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.63, 12,663.81 and 4,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.63, 12,663.81 and 4,984.88 is: 6,879.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.63 : 12,663.81 = 4,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.63/12,663.81 = 4,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.63x = 12,663.81 × 4,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.63x = 63,127,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,127,509.87/9,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.16

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