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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.06, 13,263.81 and 5,631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.06, 13,263.81 and 5,631.46 is: 7,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.06 : 13,263.81 = 5,631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.06/13,263.81 = 5,631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.06x = 13,263.81 × 5,631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.06x = 74,694,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,694,615.46/9,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.35

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