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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.03, 14,189.78 and 3,910.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.03, 14,189.78 and 3,910.34 is: 5,866.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.03 : 14,189.78 = 3,910.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.03/14,189.78 = 3,910.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.03x = 14,189.78 × 3,910.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.03x = 55,486,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,486,909.58/9,458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.64

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