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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.97, 14,745.32 and 6,711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.97, 14,745.32 and 6,711.45 is: 10,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.97 : 14,745.32 = 6,711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.97/14,745.32 = 6,711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.97x = 14,745.32 × 6,711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.97x = 98,962,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,962,477.91/9,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.38

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