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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,770.18, 13,483.09 and 5,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,770.18, 13,483.09 and 5,995.43 is: 8,273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,770.18 : 13,483.09 = 5,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,770.18/13,483.09 = 5,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,770.18x = 13,483.09 × 5,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,770.18x = 80,836,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,836,869.85/9,770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.84

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