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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.68, 12,663.84 and 4,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.68, 12,663.84 and 4,984.96 is: 6,879.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.68 : 12,663.84 = 4,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.68/12,663.84 = 4,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.68x = 12,663.84 × 4,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.68x = 63,128,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,128,735.85/9,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.26

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