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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.79, 12,797.69 and 5,024.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.79, 12,797.69 and 5,024.73 is: 6,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.79 : 12,797.69 = 5,024.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.79/12,797.69 = 5,024.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.79x = 12,797.69 × 5,024.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.79x = 64,304,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304,981.43/9,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.06

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