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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.71, 14,251.55 and 3,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.71, 14,251.55 and 3,955.48 is: 5,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.71 : 14,251.55 = 3,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.71/14,251.55 = 3,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.71x = 14,251.55 × 3,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.71x = 56,371,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,371,665.59/9,507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.05

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