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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.31, 14,763.51 and 7,392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.31, 14,763.51 and 7,392.91 is: 11,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.31 : 14,763.51 = 7,392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.31/14,763.51 = 7,392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.31x = 14,763.51 × 7,392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.31x = 109,145,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,145,300.71/9,855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.77

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