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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.03, 14,139.96 and 4,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.03, 14,139.96 and 4,741.54 is: 7,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.03 : 14,139.96 = 4,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.03/14,139.96 = 4,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.03x = 14,139.96 × 4,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.03x = 67,045,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,045,185.94/9,424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.28

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