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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,730.91, 14,612.88 and 6,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,730.91, 14,612.88 and 6,359.28 is: 9,549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,730.91 : 14,612.88 = 6,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,730.91/14,612.88 = 6,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,730.91x = 14,612.88 × 6,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,730.91x = 92,927,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,927,395.53/9,730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.72

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