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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.78, 14,048.73 and 3,126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.78, 14,048.73 and 3,126.90 is: 4,689.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.78 : 14,048.73 = 3,126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.78/14,048.73 = 3,126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.78x = 14,048.73 × 3,126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.78x = 43,928,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,928,973.84/9,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.87

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