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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.79, 12,964.53 and 5,616.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.79, 12,964.53 and 5,616.91 is: 7,751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.79 : 12,964.53 = 5,616.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.79/12,964.53 = 5,616.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.79x = 12,964.53 × 5,616.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.79x = 72,820,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,820,598.20/9,393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.99

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