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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.76, 14,082.75 and 5,689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.76, 14,082.75 and 5,689.74 is: 8,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.76 : 14,082.75 = 5,689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.76/14,082.75 = 5,689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.76x = 14,082.75 × 5,689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.76x = 80,127,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,127,254.80/9,398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.30

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