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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.59, 12,819.16 and 5,512.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.59, 12,819.16 and 5,512.91 is: 7,607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.59 : 12,819.16 = 5,512.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.59/12,819.16 = 5,512.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.59x = 12,819.16 × 5,512.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.59x = 70,670,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,670,890.26/9,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.54

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