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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.63, 13,974.93 and 9,004.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.63, 13,974.93 and 9,004.97 is: 13,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.63 : 13,974.93 = 9,004.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.63/13,974.93 = 9,004.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.63x = 13,974.93 × 9,004.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.63x = 125,843,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,843,860.34/9,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.59

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