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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.17, 14,049.63 and 4,985.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.17, 14,049.63 and 4,985.58 is: 7,476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.17 : 14,049.63 = 4,985.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.17/14,049.63 = 4,985.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.17x = 14,049.63 × 4,985.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.17x = 70,045,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,045,554.34/9,369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.17

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