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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.76, 12,806.76 and 7,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.76, 12,806.76 and 7,944.16 is: 10,952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.76 : 12,806.76 = 7,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.76/12,806.76 = 7,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.76x = 12,806.76 × 7,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.76x = 101,738,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,738,950.52/9,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.91

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