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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.26, 13,988.87 and 6,686.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.26, 13,988.87 and 6,686.93 is: 10,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.26 : 13,988.87 = 6,686.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.26/13,988.87 = 6,686.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.26x = 13,988.87 × 6,686.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.26x = 93,542,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,542,491.09/9,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.31

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