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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.76, 12,900.60 and 5,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.76, 12,900.60 and 5,369.04 is: 7,409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.76 : 12,900.60 = 5,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.76/12,900.60 = 5,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.76x = 12,900.60 × 5,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.76x = 69,263,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,263,837.42/9,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.67

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