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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.83, 14,140.86 and 6,948.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.83, 14,140.86 and 6,948.35 is: 10,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.83 : 14,140.86 = 6,948.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.83/14,140.86 = 6,948.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.83x = 14,140.86 × 6,948.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.83x = 98,255,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,255,573.88/9,447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.80

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