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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.55, 14,235.96 and 6,723.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.55, 14,235.96 and 6,723.65 is: 10,073.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.55 : 14,235.96 = 6,723.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.55/14,235.96 = 6,723.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.55x = 14,235.96 × 6,723.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.55x = 95,717,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,717,612.45/9,501.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.89

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