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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.83, 14,507.76 and 5,934.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.83, 14,507.76 and 5,934.45 is: 8,911.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.83 : 14,507.76 = 5,934.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.83/14,507.76 = 5,934.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.83x = 14,507.76 × 5,934.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.83x = 86,095,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,095,576.33/9,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.82

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