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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.88, 14,207.34 and 3,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.88, 14,207.34 and 3,926.24 is: 5,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.88 : 14,207.34 = 3,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.88/14,207.34 = 3,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.88x = 14,207.34 × 3,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.88x = 55,781,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,781,426.60/9,468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.03

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