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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.71, 14,089.68 and 5,699.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.71, 14,089.68 and 5,699.07 is: 8,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.71 : 14,089.68 = 5,699.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.71/14,089.68 = 5,699.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.71x = 14,089.68 × 5,699.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.71x = 80,298,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,298,072.60/9,397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.43

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