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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.58, 13,794.33 and 5,961.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.58, 13,794.33 and 5,961.67 is: 8,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.58 : 13,794.33 = 5,961.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.58/13,794.33 = 5,961.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.58x = 13,794.33 × 5,961.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.58x = 82,237,243.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,237,243.33/9,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.18

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