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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.65, 13,899.60 and 4,875.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.65, 13,899.60 and 4,875.93 is: 7,319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.65 : 13,899.60 = 4,875.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.65/13,899.60 = 4,875.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.65x = 13,899.60 × 4,875.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.65x = 67,773,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,773,476.63/9,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.23

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