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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.74, 14,285.97 and 7,194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.74, 14,285.97 and 7,194.93 is: 10,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.74 : 14,285.97 = 7,194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.74/14,285.97 = 7,194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.74x = 14,285.97 × 7,194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.74x = 102,786,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,786,500.56/9,520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.06

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