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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.08, 12,845.16 and 5,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.08, 12,845.16 and 5,951.52 is: 8,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.08 : 12,845.16 = 5,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.08/12,845.16 = 5,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.08x = 12,845.16 × 5,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.08x = 76,448,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,448,226.64/9,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.99

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