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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.48, 14,253.13 and 3,964.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.48, 14,253.13 and 3,964.89 is: 5,943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.48 : 14,253.13 = 3,964.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.48/14,253.13 = 3,964.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.48x = 14,253.13 × 3,964.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.48x = 56,512,092.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,512,092.61/9,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.34

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