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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,713.03, 14,569.56 and 4,162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,713.03, 14,569.56 and 4,162.77 is: 6,244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,713.03 : 14,569.56 = 4,162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,713.03/14,569.56 = 4,162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,713.03x = 14,569.56 × 4,162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,713.03x = 60,649,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,649,727.28/9,713.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.16

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