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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.79, 13,062.96 and 5,926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.79, 13,062.96 and 5,926.85 is: 8,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.79 : 13,062.96 = 5,926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.79/13,062.96 = 5,926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.79x = 13,062.96 × 5,926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.79x = 77,422,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,422,143.07/9,469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.70

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