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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.33, 12,966.90 and 6,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.33, 12,966.90 and 6,041.52 is: 8,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.33 : 12,966.90 = 6,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.33/12,966.90 = 6,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.33x = 12,966.90 × 6,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.33x = 78,339,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,339,752.34/9,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.61

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