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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.41, 12,819.30 and 5,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.41, 12,819.30 and 5,040.48 is: 6,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.41 : 12,819.30 = 5,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.41/12,819.30 = 5,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.41x = 12,819.30 × 5,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.41x = 64,615,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,615,425.26/9,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.82

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