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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.73, 14,255.52 and 3,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.73, 14,255.52 and 3,964.90 is: 5,944.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.73 : 14,255.52 = 3,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.73/14,255.52 = 3,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.73x = 14,255.52 × 3,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.73x = 56,521,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521,711.25/9,507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.82

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