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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.05, 12,849.64 and 6,326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.05, 12,849.64 and 6,326.69 is: 8,726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.05 : 12,849.64 = 6,326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.05/12,849.64 = 6,326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.05x = 12,849.64 × 6,326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.05x = 81,295,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,295,688.89/9,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.41

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