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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,404.88, 12,973.72 and 7,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,404.88, 12,973.72 and 7,633.36 is: 10,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,404.88 : 12,973.72 = 7,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,404.88/12,973.72 = 7,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,404.88x = 12,973.72 × 7,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,404.88x = 99,033,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,033,075.30/9,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.97

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