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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.45, 12,783.55 and 5,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.45, 12,783.55 and 5,014.49 is: 6,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.45 : 12,783.55 = 5,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.45/12,783.55 = 5,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.45x = 12,783.55 × 5,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.45x = 64,102,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,102,971.10/9,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.99

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