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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.84, 13,444.71 and 5,967.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.84, 13,444.71 and 5,967.45 is: 8,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.84 : 13,444.71 = 5,967.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.84/13,444.71 = 5,967.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.84x = 13,444.71 × 5,967.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.84x = 80,230,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,230,634.69/9,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.68

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