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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.71, 12,948.70 and 7,250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.71, 12,948.70 and 7,250.43 is: 10,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.71 : 12,948.70 = 7,250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.71/12,948.70 = 7,250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.71x = 12,948.70 × 7,250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.71x = 93,883,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,883,624.81/9,379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.22

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