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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.80, 13,966.20 and 7,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.80, 13,966.20 and 7,852.80 is: 11,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.80 : 13,966.20 = 7,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.80/13,966.20 = 7,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.80x = 13,966.20 × 7,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.80x = 109,673,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,673,775.36/9,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.20

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