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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.54, 14,056.45 and 8,603.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.54, 14,056.45 and 8,603.09 is: 12,907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.54 : 14,056.45 = 8,603.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.54/14,056.45 = 8,603.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.54x = 14,056.45 × 8,603.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.54x = 120,928,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,928,812.64/9,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.97

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