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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.50, 12,934.49 and 6,018.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.50, 12,934.49 and 6,018.55 is: 8,306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.50 : 12,934.49 = 6,018.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.50/12,934.49 = 6,018.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.50x = 12,934.49 × 6,018.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.50x = 77,846,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,846,885.12/9,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.77

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