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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,732.04, 14,591.34 and 6,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,732.04, 14,591.34 and 6,224.20 is: 9,332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,732.04 : 14,591.34 = 6,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,732.04/14,591.34 = 6,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,732.04x = 14,591.34 × 6,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,732.04x = 90,819,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,819,418.43/9,732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.00

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