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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.93, 14,191.88 and 4,777.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.93, 14,191.88 and 4,777.85 is: 7,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.93 : 14,191.88 = 4,777.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.93/14,191.88 = 4,777.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.93x = 14,191.88 × 4,777.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.93x = 67,806,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,806,685.45/9,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.46

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