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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.04, 14,210.10 and 5,582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.04, 14,210.10 and 5,582.04 is: 8,376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.04 : 14,210.10 = 5,582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.04/14,210.10 = 5,582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.04x = 14,210.10 × 5,582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.04x = 79,321,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,321,346.60/9,470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.03

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