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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.43, 14,094.75 and 2,470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.43, 14,094.75 and 2,470.93 is: 3,706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.43 : 14,094.75 = 2,470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.43/14,094.75 = 2,470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.43x = 14,094.75 × 2,470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.43x = 34,827,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,827,140.62/9,396.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.42

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