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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.85, 13,743.72 and 6,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.85, 13,743.72 and 6,694.08 is: 10,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.85 : 13,743.72 = 6,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.85/13,743.72 = 6,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.85x = 13,743.72 × 6,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.85x = 92,001,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,001,561.18/9,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.96

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