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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.41, 13,348.97 and 5,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.41, 13,348.97 and 5,943.25 is: 8,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.41 : 13,348.97 = 5,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.41/13,348.97 = 5,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.41x = 13,348.97 × 5,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.41x = 79,336,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,336,265.95/9,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.17

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