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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.62, 13,531.51 and 5,825.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.62, 13,531.51 and 5,825.72 is: 8,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.62 : 13,531.51 = 5,825.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.62/13,531.51 = 5,825.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.62x = 13,531.51 × 5,825.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.62x = 78,830,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,830,720.78/9,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.16

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