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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,667.65, 14,504.93 and 5,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,667.65, 14,504.93 and 5,965.56 is: 8,950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667.65 : 14,504.93 = 5,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667.65/14,504.93 = 5,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667.65x = 14,504.93 × 5,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667.65x = 86,530,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,530,000.38/9,667.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.47

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