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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.76, 14,799.96 and 6,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.76, 14,799.96 and 6,314.52 is: 9,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.76 : 14,799.96 = 6,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.76/14,799.96 = 6,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.76x = 14,799.96 × 6,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.76x = 93,454,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,454,643.42/9,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.29

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