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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.92, 12,961.49 and 5,413.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.92, 12,961.49 and 5,413.29 is: 7,470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.92 : 12,961.49 = 5,413.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.92/12,961.49 = 5,413.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.92x = 12,961.49 × 5,413.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.92x = 70,164,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,164,304.20/9,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.71

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