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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.66, 14,221.61 and 3,934.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.66, 14,221.61 and 3,934.83 is: 5,904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.66 : 14,221.61 = 3,934.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.66/14,221.61 = 3,934.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.66x = 14,221.61 × 3,934.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.66x = 55,959,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959,586.09/9,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.37

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