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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.28, 13,027.32 and 5,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.28, 13,027.32 and 5,664.72 is: 7,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.28 : 13,027.32 = 5,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.28/13,027.32 = 5,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.28x = 13,027.32 × 5,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.28x = 73,796,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,796,120.15/9,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.67

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