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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.94, 13,765.80 and 7,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.94, 13,765.80 and 7,679.30 is: 10,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.94 : 13,765.80 = 7,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.94/13,765.80 = 7,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.94x = 13,765.80 × 7,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.94x = 105,711,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,711,707.94/9,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.24

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