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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,969.55, 13,757.99 and 5,493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,969.55, 13,757.99 and 5,493.49 is: 7,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,969.55 : 13,757.99 = 5,493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,969.55/13,757.99 = 5,493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,969.55x = 13,757.99 × 5,493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,969.55x = 75,579,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,579,318.62/9,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.02

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