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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.98, 14,204.97 and 4,269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.98, 14,204.97 and 4,269.78 is: 6,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.98 : 14,204.97 = 4,269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.98/14,204.97 = 4,269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.98x = 14,204.97 × 4,269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.98x = 60,652,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,652,096.81/9,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.67

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