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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.92, 14,316.86 and 3,303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.92, 14,316.86 and 3,303.93 is: 4,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.92 : 14,316.86 = 3,303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.92/14,316.86 = 3,303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.92x = 14,316.86 × 3,303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.92x = 47,301,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,301,839.94/9,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.23

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