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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.44, 13,467.17 and 5,779.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.44, 13,467.17 and 5,779.91 is: 7,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.44 : 13,467.17 = 5,779.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.44/13,467.17 = 5,779.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.44x = 13,467.17 × 5,779.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.44x = 77,838,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,838,934.32/9,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.76

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