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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.97, 13,717.96 and 4,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.97, 13,717.96 and 4,463.44 is: 6,699.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.97 : 13,717.96 = 4,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.97/13,717.96 = 4,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.97x = 13,717.96 × 4,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.97x = 61,229,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229,245.93/9,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.06

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