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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.53, 14,765.29 and 6,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.53, 14,765.29 and 6,927.59 is: 10,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.53 : 14,765.29 = 6,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.53/14,765.29 = 6,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.53x = 14,765.29 × 6,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.53x = 102,287,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,287,894.95/9,854.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,379.79

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