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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.81, 13,451.09 and 5,969.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.81, 13,451.09 and 5,969.25 is: 8,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.81 : 13,451.09 = 5,969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.81/13,451.09 = 5,969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.81x = 13,451.09 × 5,969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.81x = 80,292,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,292,889.14/9,747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,237.02

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