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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.29, 14,049.82 and 4,985.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.29, 14,049.82 and 4,985.71 is: 7,476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.29 : 14,049.82 = 4,985.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.29/14,049.82 = 4,985.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.29x = 14,049.82 × 4,985.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.29x = 70,048,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,048,299.18/9,369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.37

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