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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.63, 14,318.25 and 3,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.63, 14,318.25 and 3,925.28 is: 5,885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.63 : 14,318.25 = 3,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.63/14,318.25 = 3,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.63x = 14,318.25 × 3,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.63x = 56,203,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203,140.36/9,548.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.99

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