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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.53, 14,252.18 and 6,731.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.53, 14,252.18 and 6,731.57 is: 10,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.53 : 14,252.18 = 6,731.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.53/14,252.18 = 6,731.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.53x = 14,252.18 × 6,731.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.53x = 95,939,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,939,442.40/9,499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.39

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