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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.22, 14,258.76 and 3,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.22, 14,258.76 and 3,955.72 is: 5,934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.22 : 14,258.76 = 3,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.22/14,258.76 = 3,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.22x = 14,258.76 × 3,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.22x = 56,403,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,403,611.63/9,504.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.59

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