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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.04, 14,150.73 and 8,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.04, 14,150.73 and 8,966.73 is: 13,448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.04 : 14,150.73 = 8,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.04/14,150.73 = 8,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.04x = 14,150.73 × 8,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.04x = 126,885,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,885,775.21/9,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,448.36

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