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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.94, 12,962.25 and 5,412.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.94, 12,962.25 and 5,412.95 is: 7,470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.94 : 12,962.25 = 5,412.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.94/12,962.25 = 5,412.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.94x = 12,962.25 × 5,412.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.94x = 70,164,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,164,011.14/9,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.66

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