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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.03, 14,238.54 and 4,225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.03, 14,238.54 and 4,225.77 is: 6,338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.03 : 14,238.54 = 4,225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.03/14,238.54 = 4,225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.03x = 14,238.54 × 4,225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.03x = 60,168,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,168,795.18/9,492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,338.88

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