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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.88, 13,064.46 and 5,927.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.88, 13,064.46 and 5,927.94 is: 8,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.88 : 13,064.46 = 5,927.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.88/13,064.46 = 5,927.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.88x = 13,064.46 × 5,927.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.88x = 77,445,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,445,349.83/9,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.21

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