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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.87, 14,296.95 and 8,826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.87, 14,296.95 and 8,826.12 is: 13,221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.87 : 14,296.95 = 8,826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.87/14,296.95 = 8,826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.87x = 14,296.95 × 8,826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.87x = 126,186,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,186,596.33/9,543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.74

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