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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.17, 14,048.13 and 4,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.17, 14,048.13 and 4,984.58 is: 7,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.17 : 14,048.13 = 4,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.17/14,048.13 = 4,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.17x = 14,048.13 × 4,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.17x = 70,024,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,024,081.65/9,368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.68

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