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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.96, 13,705.81 and 7,586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.96, 13,705.81 and 7,586.26 is: 11,363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.96 : 13,705.81 = 7,586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.96/13,705.81 = 7,586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.96x = 13,705.81 × 7,586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.96x = 103,975,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,975,784.94/9,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,363.52

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