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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.22, 14,493.33 and 5,277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.22, 14,493.33 and 5,277.29 is: 7,915.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.22 : 14,493.33 = 5,277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.22/14,493.33 = 5,277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.22x = 14,493.33 × 5,277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.22x = 76,485,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,485,505.48/9,662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.94

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