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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.84, 13,337.48 and 5,415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.84, 13,337.48 and 5,415.94 is: 7,473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.84 : 13,337.48 = 5,415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.84/13,337.48 = 5,415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.84x = 13,337.48 × 5,415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.84x = 72,234,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,234,897.66/9,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.99

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