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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.92, 14,110.78 and 5,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.92, 14,110.78 and 5,946.88 is: 8,911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.92 : 14,110.78 = 5,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.92/14,110.78 = 5,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.92x = 14,110.78 × 5,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.92x = 83,915,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,915,115.37/9,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.10

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