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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.03, 12,857.55 and 5,966.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.03, 12,857.55 and 5,966.99 is: 8,223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.03 : 12,857.55 = 5,966.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.03/12,857.55 = 5,966.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.03x = 12,857.55 × 5,966.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.03x = 76,720,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,720,822.90/9,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.00

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