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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.81, 13,456.96 and 5,773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.81, 13,456.96 and 5,773.29 is: 7,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.81 : 13,456.96 = 5,773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.81/13,456.96 = 5,773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.81x = 13,456.96 × 5,773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.81x = 77,690,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,690,932.60/9,751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.82

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