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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.94, 14,114.34 and 3,858.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.94, 14,114.34 and 3,858.84 is: 5,787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.94 : 14,114.34 = 3,858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.94/14,114.34 = 3,858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.94x = 14,114.34 × 3,858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.94x = 54,464,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,979.77/9,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,787.41

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