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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.05, 13,360.95 and 5,433.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.05, 13,360.95 and 5,433.25 is: 7,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.05 : 13,360.95 = 5,433.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.05/13,360.95 = 5,433.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.05x = 13,360.95 × 5,433.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.05x = 72,593,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,593,381.59/9,681.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.50

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