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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.28, 13,068.72 and 5,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.28, 13,068.72 and 5,935.44 is: 8,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.28 : 13,068.72 = 5,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.28/13,068.72 = 5,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.28x = 13,068.72 × 5,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.28x = 77,568,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,568,603.44/9,470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.74

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