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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.54, 14,466.12 and 8,739.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.54, 14,466.12 and 8,739.53 is: 13,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.54 : 14,466.12 = 8,739.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.54/14,466.12 = 8,739.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.54x = 14,466.12 × 8,739.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.54x = 126,427,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,427,089.72/9,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.90

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