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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.73, 14,209.02 and 3,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.73, 14,209.02 and 3,933.90 is: 5,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.73 : 14,209.02 = 3,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.73/14,209.02 = 3,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.73x = 14,209.02 × 3,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.73x = 55,896,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,896,863.78/9,476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.33

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