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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.03, 14,120.00 and 3,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.03, 14,120.00 and 3,862.88 is: 5,795.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.03 : 14,120.00 = 3,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.03/14,120.00 = 3,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.03x = 14,120.00 × 3,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.03x = 54,543,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,543,775.69/9,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.73

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