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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.41, 14,354.51 and 6,056.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.41, 14,354.51 and 6,056.15 is: 9,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.41 : 14,354.51 = 6,056.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.41/14,354.51 = 6,056.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.41x = 14,354.51 × 6,056.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.41x = 86,932,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,932,963.68/9,571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.57

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