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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.74, 13,066.14 and 5,275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.74, 13,066.14 and 5,275.99 is: 7,281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.74 : 13,066.14 = 5,275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.74/13,066.14 = 5,275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.74x = 13,066.14 × 5,275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.74x = 68,936,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,936,823.98/9,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.23

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