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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.62, 13,698.92 and 5,450.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.62, 13,698.92 and 5,450.83 is: 7,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.62 : 13,698.92 = 5,450.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.62/13,698.92 = 5,450.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.62x = 13,698.92 × 5,450.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.62x = 74,670,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,670,463.48/9,926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.25

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