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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.94, 13,444.23 and 5,764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.94, 13,444.23 and 5,764.25 is: 7,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.94 : 13,444.23 = 5,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.94/13,444.23 = 5,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.94x = 13,444.23 × 5,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.94x = 77,495,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,495,835.56/9,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.68

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