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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.61, 14,789.59 and 6,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.61, 14,789.59 and 6,167.34 is: 9,259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.61 : 14,789.59 = 6,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.61/14,789.59 = 6,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.61x = 14,789.59 × 6,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.61x = 91,212,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,212,414.57/9,850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.57

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