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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.06, 13,570.76 and 5,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.06, 13,570.76 and 5,946.83 is: 8,920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.06 : 13,570.76 = 5,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.06/13,570.76 = 5,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.06x = 13,570.76 × 5,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.06x = 80,702,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702,934.84/9,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.35

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