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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.97, 13,942.73 and 4,100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.97, 13,942.73 and 4,100.63 is: 6,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.97 : 13,942.73 = 4,100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.97/13,942.73 = 4,100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.97x = 13,942.73 × 4,100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.97x = 57,173,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,173,917.46/9,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.40

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