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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.21, 14,219.69 and 2,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.21, 14,219.69 and 2,907.63 is: 4,359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.21 : 14,219.69 = 2,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.21/14,219.69 = 2,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.21x = 14,219.69 × 2,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.21x = 41,345,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345,582.70/9,483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.87

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