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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.03, 14,215.43 and 3,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.03, 14,215.43 and 3,927.26 is: 5,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.03 : 14,215.43 = 3,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.03/14,215.43 = 3,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.03x = 14,215.43 × 3,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.03x = 55,827,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,827,598.91/9,470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.19

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