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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.04, 12,994.20 and 5,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.04, 12,994.20 and 5,834.76 is: 8,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.04 : 12,994.20 = 5,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.04/12,994.20 = 5,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.04x = 12,994.20 × 5,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.04x = 75,818,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,818,038.39/9,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.01

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