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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.29, 13,470.55 and 7,759.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.29, 13,470.55 and 7,759.29 is: 10,718.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.29 : 13,470.55 = 7,759.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.29/13,470.55 = 7,759.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.29x = 13,470.55 × 7,759.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.29x = 104,521,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,521,978.67/9,751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,718.79

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