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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.96, 13,872.72 and 6,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.96, 13,872.72 and 6,332.48 is: 9,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.96 : 13,872.72 = 6,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.96/13,872.72 = 6,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.96x = 13,872.72 × 6,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.96x = 87,848,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,848,721.95/9,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.07

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