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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.81, 12,981.81 and 7,707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.81, 12,981.81 and 7,707.99 is: 10,628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.81 : 12,981.81 = 7,707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.81/12,981.81 = 7,707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.81x = 12,981.81 × 7,707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.81x = 100,063,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,063,661.66/9,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.33

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