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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.83, 14,117.34 and 3,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.83, 14,117.34 and 3,867.12 is: 5,801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.83 : 14,117.34 = 3,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.83/14,117.34 = 3,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.83x = 14,117.34 × 3,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.83x = 54,593,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593,447.86/9,409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.75

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