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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.76, 12,895.27 and 5,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.76, 12,895.27 and 5,095.60 is: 7,031.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.76 : 12,895.27 = 5,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.76/12,895.27 = 5,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.76x = 12,895.27 × 5,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.76x = 65,709,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,709,137.81/9,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.66

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