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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.82, 14,046.34 and 6,696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.82, 14,046.34 and 6,696.42 is: 10,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.82 : 14,046.34 = 6,696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.82/14,046.34 = 6,696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.82x = 14,046.34 × 6,696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.82x = 94,060,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,060,192.10/9,361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.21

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