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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,739.16, 14,604.41 and 6,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,739.16, 14,604.41 and 6,041.24 is: 9,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,739.16 : 14,604.41 = 6,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,739.16/14,604.41 = 6,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,739.16x = 14,604.41 × 6,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,739.16x = 88,228,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,228,745.87/9,739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.17

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