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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.82, 13,965.78 and 6,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.82, 13,965.78 and 6,975.96 is: 10,442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.82 : 13,965.78 = 6,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.82/13,965.78 = 6,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.82x = 13,965.78 × 6,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.82x = 97,424,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,424,722.65/9,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.29

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