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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,694.31, 14,541.15 and 4,074.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,694.31, 14,541.15 and 4,074.96 is: 6,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,694.31 : 14,541.15 = 4,074.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,694.31/14,541.15 = 4,074.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,694.31x = 14,541.15 × 4,074.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,694.31x = 59,254,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,604.60/9,694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.31

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