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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.86, 14,204.46 and 3,919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.86, 14,204.46 and 3,919.28 is: 5,881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.86 : 14,204.46 = 3,919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.86/14,204.46 = 3,919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.86x = 14,204.46 × 3,919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.86x = 55,671,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,671,255.99/9,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.27

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