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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.03, 12,904.96 and 6,376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.03, 12,904.96 and 6,376.61 is: 8,792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.03 : 12,904.96 = 6,376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.03/12,904.96 = 6,376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.03x = 12,904.96 × 6,376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.03x = 82,289,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,289,896.99/9,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.57

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