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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.94, 13,986.30 and 7,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.94, 13,986.30 and 7,940.76 is: 11,899.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.94 : 13,986.30 = 7,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.94/13,986.30 = 7,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.94x = 13,986.30 × 7,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.94x = 111,061,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,061,851.59/9,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.99

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