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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.54, 12,914.91 and 5,326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.54, 12,914.91 and 5,326.46 is: 7,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.54 : 12,914.91 = 5,326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.54/12,914.91 = 5,326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.54x = 12,914.91 × 5,326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.54x = 68,790,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,790,751.52/9,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.80

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