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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.93, 14,070.06 and 3,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.93, 14,070.06 and 3,140.48 is: 4,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.93 : 14,070.06 = 3,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.93/14,070.06 = 3,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.93x = 14,070.06 × 3,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.93x = 44,186,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186,671.68/9,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.76

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