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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.97, 13,946.24 and 4,368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.97, 13,946.24 and 4,368.87 is: 6,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.97 : 13,946.24 = 4,368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.97/13,946.24 = 4,368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.97x = 13,946.24 × 4,368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.97x = 60,929,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,929,320.47/9,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.15

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