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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.82, 13,701.49 and 5,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.82, 13,701.49 and 5,679.27 is: 7,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.82 : 13,701.49 = 5,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.82/13,701.49 = 5,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.82x = 13,701.49 × 5,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.82x = 77,814,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,814,466.97/9,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,838.02

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