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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.99, 13,551.35 and 5,343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.99, 13,551.35 and 5,343.75 is: 7,374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.99 : 13,551.35 = 5,343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.99/13,551.35 = 5,343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.99x = 13,551.35 × 5,343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.99x = 72,414,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,414,999.84/9,819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.24

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