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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.93, 12,904.08 and 5,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.93, 12,904.08 and 5,371.94 is: 7,413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.93 : 12,904.08 = 5,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.93/12,904.08 = 5,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.93x = 12,904.08 × 5,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.93x = 69,319,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,319,878.99/9,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.16

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