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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.85, 14,264.40 and 3,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.85, 14,264.40 and 3,963.80 is: 5,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.85 : 14,264.40 = 3,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.85/14,264.40 = 3,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.85x = 14,264.40 × 3,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.85x = 56,541,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,228.72/9,507.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.79

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