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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.76, 12,828.62 and 5,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.76, 12,828.62 and 5,264.68 is: 7,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.76 : 12,828.62 = 5,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.76/12,828.62 = 5,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.76x = 12,828.62 × 5,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.76x = 67,538,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,579.14/9,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.96

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