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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.03, 13,253.81 and 5,355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.03, 13,253.81 and 5,355.79 is: 7,391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.03 : 13,253.81 = 5,355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.03/13,253.81 = 5,355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.03x = 13,253.81 × 5,355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.03x = 70,984,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,984,623.06/9,604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.13

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