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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.93, 13,734.50 and 5,476.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.93, 13,734.50 and 5,476.53 is: 7,558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.93 : 13,734.50 = 5,476.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.93/13,734.50 = 5,476.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.93x = 13,734.50 × 5,476.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.93x = 75,217,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,217,373.90/9,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.07

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