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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.63, 14,338.44 and 6,782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.63, 14,338.44 and 6,782.82 is: 10,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.63 : 14,338.44 = 6,782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.63/14,338.44 = 6,782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.63x = 14,338.44 × 6,782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.63x = 97,255,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,255,057.60/9,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.89

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