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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.75, 14,041.20 and 4,739.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.75, 14,041.20 and 4,739.75 is: 7,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.75 : 14,041.20 = 4,739.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.75/14,041.20 = 4,739.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.75x = 14,041.20 × 4,739.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.75x = 66,551,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551,777.70/9,356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.70

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