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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.62, 14,751.99 and 6,918.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.62, 14,751.99 and 6,918.68 is: 10,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.62 : 14,751.99 = 6,918.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.62/14,751.99 = 6,918.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.62x = 14,751.99 × 6,918.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.62x = 102,064,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,064,361.00/9,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.48

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