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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.73, 14,674.94 and 6,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.73, 14,674.94 and 6,269.74 is: 9,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.73 : 14,674.94 = 6,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.73/14,674.94 = 6,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.73x = 14,674.94 × 6,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.73x = 92,007,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,007,953.59/9,789.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.42

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