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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.22, 13,764.93 and 6,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.22, 13,764.93 and 6,042.46 is: 9,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.22 : 13,764.93 = 6,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.22/13,764.93 = 6,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.22x = 13,764.93 × 6,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.22x = 83,174,038.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,174,038.93/9,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.03

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