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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.52, 14,182.02 and 3,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.52, 14,182.02 and 3,905.80 is: 5,859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.52 : 14,182.02 = 3,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.52/14,182.02 = 3,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.52x = 14,182.02 × 3,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.52x = 55,392,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,392,133.72/9,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.42

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