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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.91, 13,986.85 and 4,060.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.91, 13,986.85 and 4,060.91 is: 6,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.91 : 13,986.85 = 4,060.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.91/13,986.85 = 4,060.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.91x = 13,986.85 × 4,060.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.91x = 56,799,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,799,343.55/9,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.88

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