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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.07, 12,764.87 and 5,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.07, 12,764.87 and 5,663.29 is: 7,813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.07 : 12,764.87 = 5,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.07/12,764.87 = 5,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.07x = 12,764.87 × 5,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.07x = 72,291,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,291,165.54/9,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,813.51

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