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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.76, 12,844.94 and 5,116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.76, 12,844.94 and 5,116.01 is: 7,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.76 : 12,844.94 = 5,116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.76/12,844.94 = 5,116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.76x = 12,844.94 × 5,116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.76x = 65,714,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,714,751.68/9,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.22

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