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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.02, 12,764.43 and 5,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.02, 12,764.43 and 5,663.96 is: 7,816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.02 : 12,764.43 = 5,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.02/12,764.43 = 5,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.02x = 12,764.43 × 5,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.02x = 72,297,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,297,220.94/9,249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.74

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