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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.91, 13,314.36 and 5,398.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.91, 13,314.36 and 5,398.83 is: 7,450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.91 : 13,314.36 = 5,398.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.91/13,314.36 = 5,398.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.91x = 13,314.36 × 5,398.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.91x = 71,881,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881,966.20/9,647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.52

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