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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,494.08, 14,241.59 and 3,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,494.08, 14,241.59 and 3,946.84 is: 5,920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,494.08 : 14,241.59 = 3,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,494.08/14,241.59 = 3,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,494.08x = 14,241.59 × 3,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,494.08x = 56,209,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,209,236.54/9,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.45

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