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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.32, 14,580.82 and 6,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.32, 14,580.82 and 6,729.96 is: 10,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.32 : 14,580.82 = 6,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.32/14,580.82 = 6,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.32x = 14,580.82 × 6,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.32x = 98,128,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,128,335.37/9,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.21

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