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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.64, 12,826.65 and 5,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.64, 12,826.65 and 5,315.92 is: 7,336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.64 : 12,826.65 = 5,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.64/12,826.65 = 5,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.64x = 12,826.65 × 5,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.64x = 68,185,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,185,445.27/9,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,336.00

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