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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.84, 13,962.80 and 6,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.84, 13,962.80 and 6,973.96 is: 10,439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.84 : 13,962.80 = 6,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.84/13,962.80 = 6,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.84x = 13,962.80 × 6,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.84x = 97,376,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,376,008.69/9,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.29

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