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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,404.73, 12,983.31 and 7,275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,404.73, 12,983.31 and 7,275.47 is: 10,043.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,404.73 : 12,983.31 = 7,275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,404.73/12,983.31 = 7,275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,404.73x = 12,983.31 × 7,275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,404.73x = 94,459,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,459,617.49/9,404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,043.84

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