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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.93, 12,895.90 and 9,159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.93, 12,895.90 and 9,159.81 is: 12,614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.93 : 12,895.90 = 9,159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.93/12,895.90 = 9,159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.93x = 12,895.90 × 9,159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.93x = 118,123,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,123,993.78/9,363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.79

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