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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.76, 13,105.32 and 5,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.76, 13,105.32 and 5,966.30 is: 8,228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.76 : 13,105.32 = 5,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.76/13,105.32 = 5,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.76x = 13,105.32 × 5,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.76x = 78,190,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,190,270.72/9,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.16

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