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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.76, 12,949.58 and 5,192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.76, 12,949.58 and 5,192.64 is: 7,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.76 : 12,949.58 = 5,192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.76/12,949.58 = 5,192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.76x = 12,949.58 × 5,192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.76x = 67,242,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242,507.09/9,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.84

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