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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.26, 14,196.62 and 3,913.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.26, 14,196.62 and 3,913.59 is: 5,871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.26 : 14,196.62 = 3,913.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.26/14,196.62 = 3,913.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.26x = 14,196.62 × 3,913.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.26x = 55,559,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,559,765.99/9,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.10

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