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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.29, 14,033.34 and 4,974.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.29, 14,033.34 and 4,974.75 is: 7,459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.29 : 14,033.34 = 4,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.29/14,033.34 = 4,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.29x = 14,033.34 × 4,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.29x = 69,812,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,812,358.17/9,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.95

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