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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.76, 12,966.12 and 5,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.76, 12,966.12 and 5,204.04 is: 7,181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.76 : 12,966.12 = 5,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.76/12,966.12 = 5,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.76x = 12,966.12 × 5,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.76x = 67,476,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,476,207.12/9,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.56

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