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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.08, 14,708.60 and 4,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.08, 14,708.60 and 4,256.08 is: 6,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.08 : 14,708.60 = 4,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.08/14,708.60 = 4,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.08x = 14,708.60 × 4,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.08x = 62,600,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,600,978.29/9,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.20

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