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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.83, 12,899.66 and 5,368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.83, 12,899.66 and 5,368.07 is: 7,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.83 : 12,899.66 = 5,368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.83/12,899.66 = 5,368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.83x = 12,899.66 × 5,368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.83x = 69,246,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,246,283.26/9,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.15

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