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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.37, 12,819.85 and 5,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.37, 12,819.85 and 5,512.88 is: 7,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.37 : 12,819.85 = 5,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.37/12,819.85 = 5,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.37x = 12,819.85 × 5,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.37x = 70,674,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674,343.95/9,290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.27

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