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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.76, 14,193.80 and 5,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.76, 14,193.80 and 5,083.08 is: 7,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.76 : 14,193.80 = 5,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.76/14,193.80 = 5,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.76x = 14,193.80 × 5,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.76x = 72,148,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,148,220.90/9,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.00

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