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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.91, 13,672.55 and 5,928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.91, 13,672.55 and 5,928.78 is: 8,181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.91 : 13,672.55 = 5,928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.91/13,672.55 = 5,928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.91x = 13,672.55 × 5,928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.91x = 81,061,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,061,511.35/9,907.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.50

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