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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.96, 12,913.78 and 5,820.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.96, 12,913.78 and 5,820.62 is: 8,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.96 : 12,913.78 = 5,820.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.96/12,913.78 = 5,820.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.96x = 12,913.78 × 5,820.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.96x = 75,166,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,166,206.14/9,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.19

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