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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.58, 12,703.23 and 5,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.58, 12,703.23 and 5,669.82 is: 7,825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.58 : 12,703.23 = 5,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.58/12,703.23 = 5,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.58x = 12,703.23 × 5,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.58x = 72,025,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,025,027.52/9,203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.76

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