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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.70, 13,567.99 and 5,355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.70, 13,567.99 and 5,355.69 is: 7,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.70 : 13,567.99 = 5,355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.70/13,567.99 = 5,355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.70x = 13,567.99 × 5,355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.70x = 72,665,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,665,955.06/9,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.98

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