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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.59, 14,021.05 and 3,799.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.59, 14,021.05 and 3,799.43 is: 5,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.59 : 14,021.05 = 3,799.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.59/14,021.05 = 3,799.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.59x = 14,021.05 × 3,799.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.59x = 53,271,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,271,998.00/9,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.01

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