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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.04, 14,316.12 and 6,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.04, 14,316.12 and 6,774.18 is: 10,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.04 : 14,316.12 = 6,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.04/14,316.12 = 6,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.04x = 14,316.12 × 6,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.04x = 96,979,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,979,973.78/9,542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.44

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