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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.86, 14,511.72 and 3,829.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.86, 14,511.72 and 3,829.14 is: 5,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.86 : 14,511.72 = 3,829.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.86/14,511.72 = 3,829.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.86x = 14,511.72 × 3,829.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.86x = 55,567,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,567,407.52/9,673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.08

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