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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.52, 14,706.75 and 3,961.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.52, 14,706.75 and 3,961.06 is: 5,941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.52 : 14,706.75 = 3,961.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.52/14,706.75 = 3,961.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.52x = 14,706.75 × 3,961.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.52x = 58,254,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,254,319.16/9,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.58

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