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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.63, 13,869.95 and 3,090.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.63, 13,869.95 and 3,090.63 is: 4,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.63 : 13,869.95 = 3,090.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.63/13,869.95 = 3,090.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.63x = 13,869.95 × 3,090.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.63x = 42,866,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866,883.57/9,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.95

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