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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.56, 12,827.96 and 5,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.56, 12,827.96 and 5,103.80 is: 7,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.56 : 12,827.96 = 5,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.56/12,827.96 = 5,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.56x = 12,827.96 × 5,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.56x = 65,471,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,471,342.25/9,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.29

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