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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.91, 14,252.72 and 6,731.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.91, 14,252.72 and 6,731.91 is: 10,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.91 : 14,252.72 = 6,731.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.91/14,252.72 = 6,731.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.91x = 14,252.72 × 6,731.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.91x = 95,947,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,947,994.64/9,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.89

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