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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.76, 14,096.59 and 7,539.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.76, 14,096.59 and 7,539.71 is: 11,309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.76 : 14,096.59 = 7,539.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.76/14,096.59 = 7,539.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.76x = 14,096.59 × 7,539.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.76x = 106,284,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,284,111.26/9,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,309.52

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