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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.92, 14,346.81 and 6,784.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.92, 14,346.81 and 6,784.83 is: 10,175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.92 : 14,346.81 = 6,784.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.92/14,346.81 = 6,784.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.92x = 14,346.81 × 6,784.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.92x = 97,340,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,340,666.89/9,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,175.78

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