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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.28, 14,706.42 and 3,563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.28, 14,706.42 and 3,563.13 is: 5,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.28 : 14,706.42 = 3,563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.28/14,706.42 = 3,563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.28x = 14,706.42 × 3,563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.28x = 52,400,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,400,886.29/9,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.70

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