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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,856.76, 13,601.93 and 5,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,856.76, 13,601.93 and 5,824.90 is: 8,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,856.76 : 13,601.93 = 5,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,856.76/13,601.93 = 5,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,856.76x = 13,601.93 × 5,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,856.76x = 79,229,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229,882.06/9,856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.13

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