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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.82, 14,204.52 and 3,921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.82, 14,204.52 and 3,921.48 is: 5,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.82 : 14,204.52 = 3,921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.82/14,204.52 = 3,921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.82x = 14,204.52 × 3,921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.82x = 55,702,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,702,741.09/9,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.38

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