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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.76, 13,701.87 and 4,209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.76, 13,701.87 and 4,209.63 is: 6,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.76 : 13,701.87 = 4,209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.76/13,701.87 = 4,209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.76x = 13,701.87 × 4,209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.76x = 57,679,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,679,803.01/9,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.04

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