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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.63, 13,710.72 and 4,456.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.63, 13,710.72 and 4,456.94 is: 6,684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.63 : 13,710.72 = 4,456.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.63/13,710.72 = 4,456.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.63x = 13,710.72 × 4,456.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.63x = 61,107,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,107,787.84/9,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.56

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