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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.71, 13,570.25 and 5,946.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.71, 13,570.25 and 5,946.48 is: 8,919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.71 : 13,570.25 = 5,946.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.71/13,570.25 = 5,946.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.71x = 13,570.25 × 5,946.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.71x = 80,695,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,695,190.49/9,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,919.84

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