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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.70, 12,895.61 and 5,095.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.70, 12,895.61 and 5,095.85 is: 7,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.70 : 12,895.61 = 5,095.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.70/12,895.61 = 5,095.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.70x = 12,895.61 × 5,095.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.70x = 65,714,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,714,004.26/9,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.22

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