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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.84, 14,250.90 and 3,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.84, 14,250.90 and 3,954.80 is: 5,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.84 : 14,250.90 = 3,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.84/14,250.90 = 3,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.84x = 14,250.90 × 3,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.84x = 56,359,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,359,459.32/9,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.30

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