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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.93, 14,314.98 and 5,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.93, 14,314.98 and 5,844.25 is: 8,765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.93 : 14,314.98 = 5,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.93/14,314.98 = 5,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.93x = 14,314.98 × 5,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.93x = 83,660,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,660,328.80/9,543.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.82

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