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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.52, 13,498.42 and 7,246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.52, 13,498.42 and 7,246.97 is: 10,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.52 : 13,498.42 = 7,246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.52/13,498.42 = 7,246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.52x = 13,498.42 × 7,246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.52x = 97,822,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,822,577.30/9,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.29

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