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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.51, 14,693.16 and 3,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.51, 14,693.16 and 3,947.97 is: 5,921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.51 : 14,693.16 = 3,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.51/14,693.16 = 3,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.51x = 14,693.16 × 3,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.51x = 58,008,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008,154.89/9,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.91

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