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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.42, 14,260.45 and 6,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.42, 14,260.45 and 6,699.72 is: 10,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.42 : 14,260.45 = 6,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.42/14,260.45 = 6,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.42x = 14,260.45 × 6,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.42x = 95,541,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,541,071.36/9,505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.22

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