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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.91, 13,280.96 and 5,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.91, 13,280.96 and 5,795.82 is: 7,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.91 : 13,280.96 = 5,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.91/13,280.96 = 5,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.91x = 13,280.96 × 5,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.91x = 76,974,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,974,068.08/9,625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.55

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