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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.97, 13,934.70 and 4,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.97, 13,934.70 and 4,023.59 is: 6,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.97 : 13,934.70 = 4,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.97/13,934.70 = 4,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.97x = 13,934.70 × 4,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.97x = 56,067,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,067,449.90/9,286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.22

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