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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.22, 14,073.72 and 6,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.22, 14,073.72 and 6,803.42 is: 10,208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.22 : 14,073.72 = 6,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.22/14,073.72 = 6,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.22x = 14,073.72 × 6,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.22x = 95,749,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,749,428.12/9,379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.68

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