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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.24, 12,935.49 and 6,019.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.24, 12,935.49 and 6,019.29 is: 8,307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.24 : 12,935.49 = 6,019.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.24/12,935.49 = 6,019.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.24x = 12,935.49 × 6,019.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.24x = 77,862,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,862,465.60/9,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.78

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