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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.93, 13,706.91 and 5,457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.93, 13,706.91 and 5,457.29 is: 7,530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.93 : 13,706.91 = 5,457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.93/13,706.91 = 5,457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.93x = 13,706.91 × 5,457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.93x = 74,802,582.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,802,582.87/9,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.77

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