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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.22, 13.85 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.22, 13.85 and 7.64 is: 11.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.22 : 13.85 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.22/13.85 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.22x = 13.85 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.22x = 105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.71/9.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.47

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