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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.70, 13,964.55 and 4,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.70, 13,964.55 and 4,125.70 is: 6,188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.70 : 13,964.55 = 4,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.70/13,964.55 = 4,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.70x = 13,964.55 × 4,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.70x = 57,613,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,613,543.94/9,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.55

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