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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.81, 13,350.69 and 7,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.81, 13,350.69 and 7,784.60 is: 10,751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.81 : 13,350.69 = 7,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.81/13,350.69 = 7,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.81x = 13,350.69 × 7,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.81x = 103,929,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,929,714.62/9,666.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.19

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