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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.92, 14,049.26 and 4,985.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.92, 14,049.26 and 4,985.33 is: 7,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.92 : 14,049.26 = 4,985.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.92/14,049.26 = 4,985.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.92x = 14,049.26 × 4,985.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.92x = 70,040,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,040,207.55/9,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.81

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