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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.99, 13,565.41 and 6,961.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.99, 13,565.41 and 6,961.57 is: 10,426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.99 : 13,565.41 = 6,961.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.99/13,565.41 = 6,961.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.99x = 13,565.41 × 6,961.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.99x = 94,436,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,436,551.29/9,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.92

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