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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,685.97, 14,505.88 and 6,727.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,685.97, 14,505.88 and 6,727.37 is: 10,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,685.97 : 14,505.88 = 6,727.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,685.97/14,505.88 = 6,727.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,685.97x = 14,505.88 × 6,727.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,685.97x = 97,586,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,586,332.59/9,685.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.02

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