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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.84, 14,140.64 and 4,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.84, 14,140.64 and 4,746.88 is: 7,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.84 : 14,140.64 = 4,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.84/14,140.64 = 4,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.84x = 14,140.64 × 4,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.84x = 67,123,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,123,921.20/9,429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.25

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