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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.50, 12,935.43 and 5,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.50, 12,935.43 and 5,181.84 is: 7,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.50 : 12,935.43 = 5,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.50/12,935.43 = 5,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.50x = 12,935.43 × 5,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.50x = 67,029,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,029,328.59/9,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.94

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