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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.77, 12,886.43 and 7,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.77, 12,886.43 and 7,747.56 is: 10,681.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.77 : 12,886.43 = 7,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.77/12,886.43 = 7,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.77x = 12,886.43 × 7,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.77x = 99,838,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,838,350.87/9,346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.59

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