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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.97, 13,766.87 and 6,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.97, 13,766.87 and 6,060.42 is: 9,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.97 : 13,766.87 = 6,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.97/13,766.87 = 6,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.97x = 13,766.87 × 6,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.97x = 83,433,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,433,029.44/9,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.71

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