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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.04, 14,017.72 and 7,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.04, 14,017.72 and 7,699.48 is: 11,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.04 : 14,017.72 = 7,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.04/14,017.72 = 7,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.04x = 14,017.72 × 7,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.04x = 107,929,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,929,154.79/9,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.88

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