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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.52, 12,833.48 and 5,949.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.52, 12,833.48 and 5,949.34 is: 8,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.52 : 12,833.48 = 5,949.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.52/12,833.48 = 5,949.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.52x = 12,833.48 × 5,949.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.52x = 76,350,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,350,718.69/9,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.95

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