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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.73, 13,916.95 and 7,632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.73, 13,916.95 and 7,632.79 is: 11,423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.73 : 13,916.95 = 7,632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.73/13,916.95 = 7,632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.73x = 13,916.95 × 7,632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.73x = 106,225,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,225,102.92/9,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.61

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