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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.90, 12,828.94 and 6,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.90, 12,828.94 and 6,113.92 is: 8,434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.90 : 12,828.94 = 6,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.90/12,828.94 = 6,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.90x = 12,828.94 × 6,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.90x = 78,435,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,435,112.84/9,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.88

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