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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.88, 12,764.89 and 7,274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.88, 12,764.89 and 7,274.41 is: 10,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.88 : 12,764.89 = 7,274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.88/12,764.89 = 7,274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.88x = 12,764.89 × 7,274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.88x = 92,857,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,857,020.65/9,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.81

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