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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.44, 12,929.76 and 5,390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.44, 12,929.76 and 5,390.48 is: 7,438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.44 : 12,929.76 = 5,390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.44/12,929.76 = 5,390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.44x = 12,929.76 × 5,390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.44x = 69,697,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,697,612.68/9,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.82

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