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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.03, 14,619.71 and 5,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.03, 14,619.71 and 5,063.91 is: 7,600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.03 : 14,619.71 = 5,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.03/14,619.71 = 5,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.03x = 14,619.71 × 5,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.03x = 74,032,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,032,895.67/9,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.11

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