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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.88, 12,927.50 and 6,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.88, 12,927.50 and 6,011.04 is: 8,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.88 : 12,927.50 = 6,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.88/12,927.50 = 6,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.88x = 12,927.50 × 6,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.88x = 77,707,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,707,760.56/9,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.24

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