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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.94, 12,819.97 and 5,514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.94, 12,819.97 and 5,514.58 is: 7,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.94 : 12,819.97 = 5,514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.94/12,819.97 = 5,514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.94x = 12,819.97 × 5,514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.94x = 70,696,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,696,773.08/9,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.76

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