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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.07, 12,949.89 and 5,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.07, 12,949.89 and 5,295.69 is: 7,308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.07 : 12,949.89 = 5,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.07/12,949.89 = 5,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.07x = 12,949.89 × 5,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.07x = 68,578,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,578,608.77/9,383.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.76

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