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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.33, 14,582.31 and 6,730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.33, 14,582.31 and 6,730.95 is: 10,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.33 : 14,582.31 = 6,730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.33/14,582.31 = 6,730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.33x = 14,582.31 × 6,730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.33x = 98,152,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,152,799.49/9,720.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.68

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