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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,471.28, 13,070.10 and 5,936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,471.28, 13,070.10 and 5,936.44 is: 8,192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,471.28 : 13,070.10 = 5,936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,471.28/13,070.10 = 5,936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,471.28x = 13,070.10 × 5,936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,471.28x = 77,589,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,589,864.44/9,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.12

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