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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.10, 14,620.41 and 3,902.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.10, 14,620.41 and 3,902.14 is: 5,853.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.10 : 14,620.41 = 3,902.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.10/14,620.41 = 3,902.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.10x = 14,620.41 × 3,902.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.10x = 57,050,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,050,886.68/9,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.11

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