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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.97, 14,211.14 and 3,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.97, 14,211.14 and 3,235.41 is: 4,853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.97 : 14,211.14 = 3,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.97/14,211.14 = 3,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.97x = 14,211.14 × 3,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.97x = 45,978,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,978,848.29/9,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.18

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