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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.97, 13,370.86 and 5,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.97, 13,370.86 and 5,913.33 is: 8,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.97 : 13,370.86 = 5,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.97/13,370.86 = 5,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.97x = 13,370.86 × 5,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.97x = 79,066,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,066,382.25/9,687.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.29

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