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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.31, 13.94 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.31, 13.94 and 6.63 is: 9.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.31 : 13.94 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.31/13.94 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.31x = 13.94 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.31x = 92.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.35/9.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.93

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