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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.91, 14,510.25 and 5,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.91, 14,510.25 and 5,775.38 is: 8,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.91 : 14,510.25 = 5,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.91/14,510.25 = 5,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.91x = 14,510.25 × 5,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.91x = 83,802,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,802,135.09/9,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.70

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