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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.71, 14,012.70 and 6,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.71, 14,012.70 and 6,866.04 is: 10,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.71 : 14,012.70 = 6,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.71/14,012.70 = 6,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.71x = 14,012.70 × 6,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.71x = 96,211,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,211,758.71/9,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.25

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