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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.52, 13,970.80 and 6,186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.52, 13,970.80 and 6,186.08 is: 9,297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.52 : 13,970.80 = 6,186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.52/13,970.80 = 6,186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.52x = 13,970.80 × 6,186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.52x = 86,424,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,424,486.46/9,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.43

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