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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.25, 12,917.15 and 6,048.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.25, 12,917.15 and 6,048.25 is: 8,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.25 : 12,917.15 = 6,048.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.25/12,917.15 = 6,048.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.25x = 12,917.15 × 6,048.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.25x = 78,126,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,126,122.25/9,360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.59

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