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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.59, 13,720.49 and 6,204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.59, 13,720.49 and 6,204.95 is: 9,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.59 : 13,720.49 = 6,204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.59/13,720.49 = 6,204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.59x = 13,720.49 × 6,204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.59x = 85,134,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134,954.43/9,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.82

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