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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.70, 13,518.39 and 3,746.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.70, 13,518.39 and 3,746.13 is: 5,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.70 : 13,518.39 = 3,746.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.70/13,518.39 = 3,746.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.70x = 13,518.39 × 3,746.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.70x = 50,641,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,641,646.33/9,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.67

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