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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.44, 13,398.60 and 5,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.44, 13,398.60 and 5,933.24 is: 8,185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.44 : 13,398.60 = 5,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.44/13,398.60 = 5,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.44x = 13,398.60 × 5,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.44x = 79,497,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,497,109.46/9,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.92

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