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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.73, 12,933.36 and 6,016.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.73, 12,933.36 and 6,016.55 is: 8,305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.73 : 12,933.36 = 6,016.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.73/12,933.36 = 6,016.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.73x = 12,933.36 × 6,016.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.73x = 77,814,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,814,142.44/9,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.73

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