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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.34, 14,614.53 and 5,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.34, 14,614.53 and 5,366.86 is: 8,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.34 : 14,614.53 = 5,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.34/14,614.53 = 5,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.34x = 14,614.53 × 5,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.34x = 78,434,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,434,136.48/9,747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.72

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