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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.81, 14,609.97 and 4,193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.81, 14,609.97 and 4,193.94 is: 6,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.81 : 14,609.97 = 4,193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.81/14,609.97 = 4,193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.81x = 14,609.97 × 4,193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.81x = 61,273,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,273,337.58/9,741.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,289.73

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