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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.52, 12,973.21 and 6,043.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.52, 12,973.21 and 6,043.15 is: 8,345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.52 : 12,973.21 = 6,043.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.52/12,973.21 = 6,043.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.52x = 12,973.21 × 6,043.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.52x = 78,399,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,399,054.01/9,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.19

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