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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.06, 12,849.66 and 6,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.06, 12,849.66 and 6,326.71 is: 8,726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.06 : 12,849.66 = 6,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.06/12,849.66 = 6,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.06x = 12,849.66 × 6,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.06x = 81,296,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,296,072.42/9,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.44

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