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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.62, 13,971.19 and 4,632.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.62, 13,971.19 and 4,632.43 is: 6,939.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.62 : 13,971.19 = 4,632.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.62/13,971.19 = 4,632.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.62x = 13,971.19 × 4,632.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.62x = 64,720,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,720,559.69/9,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.34

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