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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.62, 13,980.60 and 6,198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.62, 13,980.60 and 6,198.93 is: 9,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.62 : 13,980.60 = 6,198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.62/13,980.60 = 6,198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.62x = 13,980.60 × 6,198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.62x = 86,664,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,664,760.76/9,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.17

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