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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,923.52, 14,902.56 and 6,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,923.52, 14,902.56 and 6,847.68 is: 10,283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,923.52 : 14,902.56 = 6,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,923.52/14,902.56 = 6,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,923.52x = 14,902.56 × 6,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,923.52x = 102,047,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,047,962.06/9,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.44

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