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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.61, 14,787.93 and 7,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.61, 14,787.93 and 7,399.46 is: 11,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.61 : 14,787.93 = 7,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.61/14,787.93 = 7,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.61x = 14,787.93 × 7,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.61x = 109,422,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,422,622.58/9,841.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.37

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