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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.02, 14,689.91 and 3,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.02, 14,689.91 and 3,949.22 is: 5,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.02 : 14,689.91 = 3,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.02/14,689.91 = 3,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.02x = 14,689.91 × 3,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.02x = 58,013,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,013,686.37/9,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.59

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