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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.76, 14,706.87 and 3,960.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.76, 14,706.87 and 3,960.03 is: 5,940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.76 : 14,706.87 = 3,960.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.76/14,706.87 = 3,960.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.76x = 14,706.87 × 3,960.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.76x = 58,239,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,239,646.41/9,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.54

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