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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.32, 14,507.99 and 4,125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.32, 14,507.99 and 4,125.25 is: 6,188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.32 : 14,507.99 = 4,125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.32/14,507.99 = 4,125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.32x = 14,507.99 × 4,125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.32x = 59,849,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,849,085.75/9,671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.31

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