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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.76, 12,986.64 and 5,377.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.76, 12,986.64 and 5,377.77 is: 7,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.76 : 12,986.64 = 5,377.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.76/12,986.64 = 5,377.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.76x = 12,986.64 × 5,377.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.76x = 69,839,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,839,162.99/9,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.20

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