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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.64, 13,939.32 and 4,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.64, 13,939.32 and 4,101.68 is: 6,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.64 : 13,939.32 = 4,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.64/13,939.32 = 4,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.64x = 13,939.32 × 4,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.64x = 57,174,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,174,630.06/9,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.71

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