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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.64, 13,869.59 and 5,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.64, 13,869.59 and 5,094.88 is: 7,642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.64 : 13,869.59 = 5,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.64/13,869.59 = 5,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.64x = 13,869.59 × 5,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.64x = 70,663,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,663,827.35/9,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.11

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