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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.95, 13,946.78 and 4,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.95, 13,946.78 and 4,363.88 is: 6,547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.95 : 13,946.78 = 4,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.95/13,946.78 = 4,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.95x = 13,946.78 × 4,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.95x = 60,862,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,862,015.48/9,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.86

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