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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.04, 12,842.16 and 5,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.04, 12,842.16 and 5,581.04 is: 7,700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.04 : 12,842.16 = 5,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.04/12,842.16 = 5,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.04x = 12,842.16 × 5,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.04x = 71,672,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,672,608.65/9,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.90

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