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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.76, 14,265.29 and 3,959.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.76, 14,265.29 and 3,959.62 is: 5,940.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.76 : 14,265.29 = 3,959.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.76/14,265.29 = 3,959.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.76x = 14,265.29 × 3,959.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.76x = 56,485,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,485,036.47/9,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.94

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