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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.76, 12,918.56 and 6,376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.76, 12,918.56 and 6,376.76 is: 8,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.76 : 12,918.56 = 6,376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.76/12,918.56 = 6,376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.76x = 12,918.56 × 6,376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.76x = 82,378,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,378,556.67/9,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.35

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