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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.59, 12,927.46 and 5,118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.59, 12,927.46 and 5,118.73 is: 7,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.59 : 12,927.46 = 5,118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.59/12,927.46 = 5,118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.59x = 12,927.46 × 5,118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.59x = 66,172,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,172,177.33/9,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.95

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